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1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets
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1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, wearing the coronet of a Prince of the Blood Royalwhich is similar to that of an Heir-apparent but without the arch and orb, seated in the South Transept in front of a large assembly of peers who are grouped in order of rank. The ducal coronet, set around with eight gold strawberry leaves, the marquesss coronet with four silver balls and four golden strawberry leaves and the earls coronet with eight silver balls raised upon points and strawberry leaves set between, can all be seen in this picture. Date: 1937
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Assembly Congregation Coronation Coronet Coronets Ducal Dukes Earls Gloucester Nobility Peerage Peers Rank Ranked Transept 1937 Baronets
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment in British history: the 1937 Coronation of King George VI, with the Duke of Gloucester taking center stage in the South Transept of Westminster Abbey. The Duke, wearing the coronet of a Prince of the Blood Royal, sits amongst a sea of peers, each adorned with their distinctive coronets signifying their rank in the peerage. The Duke of Gloucester's coronet, similar to that of an Heir-apparent but without the arch and orb, is prominently displayed atop his head. The coronet is encircled by eight gold strawberry leaves, a symbol of the Duchy of Lancaster, to which the Duke belonged as the brother of the new monarch. Surrounding the Duke, a large assembly of peers is grouped in order of rank. The Marquesses, identified by their coronets with four silver balls and four golden strawberry leaves, are seated closest to the Duke. The Earls, distinguished by their coronets with eight silver balls raised upon points and strawberry leaves set between, occupy the next tier. This historic event marked the formal investiture of the new monarch and the recognition of the nobility's role in the British monarchy. The intricately designed coronets, each unique to the rank of the wearer, add a regal touch to the grand occasion, reflecting the rich history and tradition of the British peerage system.
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