Lloyd Ian - The Throne 1,000 Years Of British Coronations - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: From the crowning of Charles III thirty - nine coronations have been held in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. Only two monarchs Edward V and Edward VIII were uncrowned and a further twenty or so Scottish monarchs were crowned elsewhere usually at either Scone Abbey or Holyrood Abbey. In The Throne Ian Lloyd turns his inimitable quick - witted style to these key events in British royal history providing fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts: William the Conqueror's Christmas Day crowning during which jubilant shouts were mistaken by his guards as an assassination attempt; the dual coronation of William and Mary in 1689; the pared - back Half Crown - ation of William IV; and the televised spectacle of Elizabeth II's 1953 ceremony. Detailing everything from the famous Coronation Chair made for Edward I and the Crown Jewels to the infamously uncomfortable Gold State Coach this is a truly spectacular celebration of British culture and the ultimate pomp of royalty.
Title: The Throne 1,000 Years Of British Coronations
Author(s): Lloyd Ian
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Barcode: 9781803992860
Pages: 20 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 2/27/2024
Category: Sociology: Customs & Traditions