Coronation of Edward VI
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The coronation of Edward VI as King of England and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 20 February 1547. Edward ascended the throne following the death of his father, King Henry VIII.
Medallion commemorating the coronation of Edward VI, with text in Latin, Hebrew and Greek
Edward VI, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Edward's coronation procession, from a wall painting at Cowdray House.
16th-century woodcut of actors performing as the adult twin warriors Valentine and Orson
Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon was the eldest son of George Hastings, 1st Earl of Huntingdon and Anne Stafford, Countess of Huntingdon, the ex-mistress of Henry VIII.
Effigy of Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon, on his tomb
Alabaster tomb of Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon in St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch