Coronation Crown of George IV
The Coronation Crown of George IV is an elaborate coronation crown made specially for George IV, King of the United Kingdom, in 1821.
Coronation Crown of George IV
The Dean of Westminster carrying the crown
The coronation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 19 July 1821. Originally scheduled for 1 August of the previous year, the ceremony had been postponed due to the parliamentary proceedings of George's estranged wife, Queen Caroline; because these failed to deprive Queen Caroline of her titles and obtain a divorce from the King, she was excluded from the ceremony. In accordance with George's lavish personal tastes, the coronation was the most extravagant ever staged and a number of the traditional elements of the ceremonial were conducted for the last time.
King George IV in his coronation robes, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1821
George IV with the train of his robe being carried by eight sons of peers and the Master of the Robes
An artist's impression of Queen Caroline and Lord Hood being refused entry to the abbey by a doorman
The moment of George's crowning at Westminster Abbey