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This is the point at which Caroline of Brunswick would have been crowned queen, had King George agreed. Instead, she is at home after being refused entry to Westminster Abbey and Westminster Hall at breakfast-time, on the orders of the king and the government. #coronation1821
Amongst the star-studded guest-list were famous boxers, known as pugilists, including black boxer, Bill Richmond. He was born a slave in America, became a famous boxer in England and invited to the coronation banquet. #Coronation1821
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#OTD in 1821 was the coronation of George IV and the last coronation banquet. The King along with others involved in the coronation processed from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. Later processing back to the Hall for the banquet afterwards. #Coronation1821