Coronation of British Monarchs

[Rudolph]

On this day in 1727 George II is crowned at Westminster Abbey.

George Frideric Handel was commissioned to write four new coronation anthems for the service.

One of these anthems, Zadok the Priest, has been played at every British coronation since.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9Uudkx42g

 

[wyevale]

Fantastic, uplifting piece of music..

 

[padams2359]

I think the tradition Queen Mary abolished should have been abolished long before. Queen Alexandra should have been at the for the ceremony of her son George V. Just because the monarch is dead, the consort should not be persona non grata. If QE2 should pass before the D of E, he should be at his son's ceremony for support. Even with Camilla being a step mother, she should be there for William.

 

[Curryong]

^^ The royals in modern times probably will. However, Queen Mary was a real stickler for tradition in most things. It was only the extraordinary events of the previous year that brought her out IMO. As for Alexandra, the Court of 1911 wasn't that of 1937 when George VI was crowned. Most of the courtiers and advisers then had served the old Queen Victoria and those ways prevailed.

 

[LeDerius]

I think the tradition Queen Mary abolished should have been abolished long before. Queen Alexandra should have been at the for the ceremony of her son George V. Just because the monarch is dead, the consort should not be persona non grata. If QE2 should pass before the D of E, he should be at his son's ceremony for support. Even with Camilla being a step mother, she should be there for William.

The reason why already crowned monarchs didn't come was because the new king was supposed to be the highest ranking and have the highest precedence in the room. With the 1937 coronation Queen Mary and Queen Maud were consorts so they still didn't hold precedence over the new King and his wife.

What's interesting is the 1953 coronation, Queen Salote of Tonga attended. She was a reigning Queen since 1918 and technically held precedence over Queen Elizabeth.

 

[LeDerius]

My questions are regarding Queen Mary and Queen Maud who attended the coronation in 1937.

Did these two ladies attend as queens or British princesses? And their robes were that of a queen or princess of the blood?

 

[Curryong]

I would imagine they attended as Queen Consort's (of GB and Norway.) I don't think they would have been demoted in rank. Technically (due to her marriage to George V,) Mary had been Empress of India, of course.

I'm not even sure that before her marriage Mary was classed as a British princess. Her mother was, as a granddaughter of King George III and daughter of the Duke of Cambridge, but May's father was Duke of Teck, a German title deriving from the kingdom of Württemberg. Of course she was born in Britain and lived most of her life there.

 

[LeDerius]

If you look at the robes Queen Mary wore to her own coronation in 1911 vs those she wore in 1937, there is a big difference. In 1911 her robes were that of The Queen even having her initials on them. For the coronation of her son in 1937 her and Maud both wore smaller robes that matched the Royal princesses and duchesses. They obviously were still queens but wore the regalia of princesses. The queen mother did the same in 1953 vs 1937.

 

[Curryong]

A report sanctioned by Queen Mary on the 1937 coronation, discussing what robes she will be wearing. She wore the crown from her 1911 coronation as consort on her head also, minus the arches and velvet.

01 May 1937 - Queen Mary and the Coronation - Trove

The second paragraph begins 'Beneath her purple Coronation robe....'

 

[VictoriaB]

A report sanctioned by Queen Mary on the 1937 coronation, discussing what robes she will be wearing. She wore the crown from her 1911 coronation as consort on her head also, minus the arches and velvet.

01 May 1937 - Queen Mary and the Coronation - Trove

The second paragraph begins 'Beneath her purple Coronation robe....'

Thanks for posting that Curryong. It was a fascinating read.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Coronation of King Edward VII. His date had to be changed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVNFeQe4Nhk

 

[Curryong]

Yes. He had to be operated on for appendicitis just before the original Coronation.

 

[miss whirley]

That delay gave Philip's parents a chance to get to know one another and fall in love, as they both hung around for the new date.

 

[marinamaral]

I restored and colorized a b&w photo of the day the Queen was crowned.

Hello, guys! I'm glad to have found this forum. I'm a graphic designer specialized in the colorization and restoration of black and white photographs. Yesterday, after 2 days of work, I managed to finish my latest colorization: a photo of the day the Queen was crowned.

Although there are some pictures and videos in already in color, I think the colors that they have are very opaque because of the technology available at the time. My goal in restoring and colorizing this photo was to provide a modern look to it, so that the feeling was as if someone had taken this picture yesterday. As I said, this photo was completely black and white. In case of interest, you can find me on Twitter: marinamaral2

I'd be happy to hear your feedback!

Thank you!

http://i.imgur.com/gWRgFCd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vOSFsMD.jpg

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Hello, guys! I'm glad to have found this forum. I'm a graphic designer specialized in the colorization and restoration of black and white photographs. Yesterday, after 2 days of work, I managed to finish my latest colorization: a photo of the day the Queen was crowned.

Although there are some pictures and videos in already in color, I think the colors that they have are very opaque because of the technology available at the time. My goal in restoring and colorizing this photo was to provide a modern look to it, so that the feeling was as if someone had taken this picture yesterday. As I said, this photo was completely black and white. In case of interest, you can find me on Twitter: marinamaral2

I'd be happy to hear your feedback!

Thank you!

http://i.imgur.com/gWRgFCd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vOSFsMD.jpg

Marinamaral, The colorized photograph is outstanding! The reds of the uniforms are quite vibrant.

 

[Roslyn]

That is stunning, marinamaral! What a difference the colour makes! The scene is alive now. Wonderful!

 

[Osipi]

I have to agree with Cyril and Roslyn. You've done a marvelous job. Its hard to believe that photo was taken in 1953 as it looks like it could have been taken yesterday by some of the finest digital cameras available.

 

[Dman]

I can't wait for the next Coronation. Westminster's Abbey will be turned into a majestic place. Just looking back at The Queen's Coronation, I'm amazed on how everything is put together. Today, it would be a sight out of this world.

 

[royal rob]

I can't wait for the next Coronation. Westminster's Abbey will be turned into a majestic place. Just looking back at The Queen's Coronation, I'm amazed on how everything is put together. Today, it would be a sight out of this world.

The Queen will not be very happy to hear you can't wait. I'm sure she's saying ' well you will just have to wait I'm not moving on anytime soon "??


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[ROYAL NORWAY]

I can't wait for the next Coronation. Westminster's Abbey will be turned into a majestic place. Just looking back at The Queen's Coronation, I'm amazed on how everything is put together. Today, it would be a sight out of this world.

I along with most people in the UK/world hope we have to wait for a long time before that happens.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

On September 22, 1761, George III and Charlotte were carried to Westminster Hall separately in sedan chairs. They were escorted to Westminster Abbey on foot. When the crown was placed on George's head, a huge cheer went up from the boys of Westminster School and the congregation.

 

[Dman]

Lol, you guys know what I mean. I'm just expressing my excitement that I will (Gods willing) get a chance to see a live Coronation. I have seen videos and pictures of The Queen's Coronation, but seeing it Live will make all the difference.

Elizabeth II have all my love and respect.

 

[Rudolph]

Westminster Abbey ‏@wabbey
George V was crowned at Westminster Abbey #onthisday in 1911. This is the coronation invite.

Westminster Abbey » George V

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Peeresses robes at the coronation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LbH9L3mZbQ

 

[Rudolph]

Westminster Abbey ‏@wabbey
Richard III was crowned here at the Abbey #onthisday in 1483.

Westminster Abbey » Richard III

 

[CyrilVladisla]

The coronation of Richard III was lost.
http://www.mattlewisauthor.wordpress.com/2013/07/06/the...

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Should Elizabeth II's coronation be televised or not?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyF2eiFhuQU

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Just brouhaha about essentially nothing. Everything that article mentioned is already known or speculative.

 

[Mbruno]

CHRISTOPHER WILSON explains why Charles's coronation will be one of the trickiest | Daily Mail Online

Just as a side comment, chances are that the Human Rights Act 1998 might be repealed (at least, the Conservative Party supports repealing it). Using the HRA to override the Marriage Acts 1836 and 1949 may not work then.

 

[Osipi]

Quite honestly, I don't think its going to be any big issue with Charles should he be the only one crowned on coronation day. I don't believe either that Camilla gives a hoot either whether or not she's crowned or what title she carries when Charles is king. She has shown time and time again that she's content to be Charles' support system. I think they're really twisting words to mean something else by stating that Charles really, really wants Camilla to be crowned as Queen. We'll just have to wait and see what happens when the time comes.

I also firmly think its a wonderful idea to change it from "defender of the faith" to "defender of faith". With listing The Supreme Governor of the Church of England first and foremost, it denotes where Charles' religious faith is prominent and with "defender of faith" after it, it denotes that Charles accepts, respects and defends the rights of all British citizens to practice their personal faiths. As the UK becomes more and more diverse, this would be a change that reflects and acknowledges that.

Just my two cents worth.