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The coronation of Edward VII and his wife, Alexandra, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 9 August 1902.
Edward VII was crowned in August 1902, some months after the death of his mother Queen Victoria, and about two weeks after he had suffered from appendicitis, which was, unusually for the era, operated upon successfully. He assumed the title, among others, of Emperor of India.
The moment depicted is when the Archbishop of Canterbury, with arms lifted, is about to place the Imperial Crown on the head of Edward VII, who is seated, clothed in robes of State, in the Coronation chair. Princes and peers raise their coronets and lead the shout ‘God Save the King’.
Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria, was born in 1841. His coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.
The Form and order of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, in the Abbey Church of S. Peter, Westminster, on Saturday the 9th day of August 1902.
May 1, 2023 · Therefore the Coronation of King Edward VII and his consort, Queen Alexandra, due to be held on 26 June 1902, was widely anticipated by the public. Preparations for the Coronation were in their final stages and Royal guests were arriving in London when King Edward VII became extremely ill.
Jun 28, 2017 · Edward was 59 when he became King on 22 January 1901, on the death of his mother Queen Victoria. The Coronation was set for 26 June 1902, but only two days beforehand the King was forced to postpone it until 9 August, owing to an attack of appendicitis which required an emergency operation.
