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Queen Victoria’s coronation took place on June 28, 1838, with great fanfare. In some ways, it was a smashing success—particularly the parade that followed the ceremony, attended by some ...
Painting of Queen Victoria's Coronation by Sir George Hayter. Queen Victoria was all of 19 at her coronation, a significant difference in age from the two kings who immediately proceeded her.
Queen Victoria was just 19 when she was crowned in 1838. For the journey to Westminster Abbey, she wore a white satin dress layered under a crimson velvet robe, and then after being proclaimed ...
Queen Victoria's 1837 coronation marked a new era for the monarchy. Her glittering outfit reflected this fresh start Credit: Sir George Hayter / Photo 12 / Universal Images Group via Getty Images ...
An invitation to a coronation was treasured in 1838 when Queen Victoria was crowned. Now it's a treasured collector's item.
Artistic representation of Queen Victoria's coronation which took place on June 28, 1838. Despite some awkward moments, she wrote in her diary that the day was the "proudest" of her life.
It was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850 and given pride of place at the Great Exhibition a year later. But the diamond was deemed disappointingly “dull.” So it was cut again, to its present ...
Crafted for the coronation of King George VI in 1937, this crown replaced the one that was made for Queen Victoria in 1838. Made of gold and containing 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds ...
Known as "the Coronation Necklace," it was originally created for Queen Victoria in 1858, according to The Court Jeweller. Made of a total of 26 diamonds, including a giant 22.48-carat pendant ...