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Coronation of King George V, arrival at Westminister Abbey
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Coronation of King George V, arrival at Westminister Abbey
Thunder of the cannon in Hyde Park, to signal of the arrival of (to be) King George V and Queen Mary to Westminister Abbey signed from the roof of the Abbey at eight minutes to eleven, gunners and the pealing of the bells told thousands of people who were far out of sight. Date: 22nd June 1911
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey on June 22, 1911, for their coronation. The regal procession, marked by the thunderous sound of cannon fire in Hyde Park, signaled the impending arrival of the monarch and his consort to the sacred venue of their crowning. The pealing of the bells echoed throughout London, reaching the ears of thousands who were far out of sight, adding to the grandeur and excitement of the occasion. King George V, dressed in his resplendent robes and adorned with the Imperial State Crown, sits proudly in the open-topped state coach, drawing the gaze of the onlookers. Queen Mary, elegantly attired in her coronation robes and holding the Orb and Sceptre, sits regally by his side. The golden coach, adorned with intricate designs, adds to the opulence of the scene. The coronation of King George V and Queen Mary marked a significant moment in British history, symbolizing the continuity and strength of the monarchy. This photograph, with its vivid details and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of a bygone era.
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