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The coronation of William IV and his wife, Adelaide, as king and queen of the United Kingdom took place on Thursday, 8 September 1831, over fourteen months after he succeeded to the throne of the United Kingdom at the age of 64, the oldest person to assume the throne until Charles III in 2022.
Coronation: William IV and Queen Adelaide. Date: 1831 Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description
The coronation of William IV and his wife, Adelaide, as king and queen of the United Kingdom took place on Thursday, 8 September 1831, over fourteen months after he succeeded to the throne of the United Kingdom at the age of 64, the oldest person to assume the throne until Charles III in 2022.
Coronation. William IV and Queen Adelaide were crowned on 8th September 1831. The doors of the Abbey opened at 4.00 am. At 10.15 am the coronation procession left St James' Palace, the King dressed in an admiral's uniform and the Queen in a white and gold dress.
Feb 25, 2023 · The life of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, queen consort of William IV, is a clear example of this intertwining of personal and political. This chapter focuses on Adelaide’s experience—and lack of experience—of motherhood.
- Joseph Massey
William remained faithful to Adelaide during their marriage. In 1827, he was appointed Britain's first Lord High Admiral since 1709. As his two elder brothers died without leaving legitimate issue, William inherited the throne when he was 64 years old.
The Coronation of their most Excellent Majesties / KING WILLIAM THE IV & QUEEN ADELAIDE, / on the 8th of September 1831.
