12 May 1937 Coronation - 9.5 - some ceremonialArchived Message
Posted by Nellie on May 14, 2012, 3:05 am, in reply to "Whoa! There's more!"
--Previous Message-- : I recognize the photos from your no. 9 post, : Nellie. The Coronation Commemorative Book, : yes? A friend of mine gave me a copy he'd : found at a yard sale (got it just for me, : knowing I was interested. sweet!). ======================================
There were many souvenirs published. The later pics here are from The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth published by Associated Newspapers.
Nothing for me in the post today so why not have some more pics.
We might not see such an extensive double ceremony ever again.
Next, the KIng is seated in St Edward's Chair where he is actually to be crowned.
Next, the King is enthroned and waits while the Queen Consort's ceremony proceeds.
Next, the crowned Queen proceeds to her throne.
" In the mean while the King and Queen delivered their Sceptres to the Lords who had previously borne them, and descended from their thrones, supported and attended as before; and went to the steps of the Altar, where taking off their Crowns, which they delivered to the Lord Great Chamberlain and other appointed Officer to hold, they knelt down."
After the service of communion they retired to Saint Edward's Chapel. Certain regalia was delivered up by them and placed on the altar there.
" The King was then disrobed of his Royal Robe of State, and arrayed in his Robe of purple velvet, and wearing his Imperial Crown then received in his left hand the Orb from the Archbishop. "
Each, in their own procession, moved through the Abbey and to the entrance.