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Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide
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Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide
Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, 8 September 1831, in Westminster Abbey, London.
1831
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1830s 1831 Adelaide Coronation Horseback Meiningen Proclaiming Saxe Westminster
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In this historic photograph, taken from the pages of an 1830s publication, we bear witness to the momentous occasion of the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, which took place on the 8th of September, 1831, in the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey, London. The image captures the grandeur and solemnity of the event as the newly crowned monarchs, resplendent in their regal attire, make their way through the abbey on horseback. King William IV, dressed in the traditional robes of a British monarch, wears the Imperial State Crown, a magnificent piece of jeweled headgear that symbolizes the monarch's power and authority. His wife, Queen Adelaide, sits side-saddle on a white horse, her elegant gown adorned with the Order of the Garter, an honor bestowed upon her as a member of the most ancient and most noble Order of Chivalry in Britain. The procession through Westminster Abbey was a significant moment in British history, as King William IV was the last monarch to be crowned on horseback. The Gothic architecture of the abbey, with its intricate stonework and soaring arches, provides a stunning backdrop to the scene, further emphasizing the grandeur and majesty of the event. The Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide marked the beginning of a new era in British history, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of tradition, pageantry, and royal splendor.
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