10 things you didn't know about Coronations | Coronation 2023

A cat, a bat, an earthquake and even a banned Queen Consort have all made an appearance at previous coronation ceremonies. 

Find out about some of the interesting and unexpected things that have happened during previous coronations at Westminster Abbey. We’ve hosted them for over 1,000 years.

Richard I and the bad omens: 00:00:27
Mary I's new oil and chair: 00:01:27
Charles I and the earthquake: 00:02:27
James II and the early Coronation: 00:03:32
William III, Mary II and the wrong ring: 00:04:22
George III and the supper during the ceremony: 00:05:14
George IV and the banned Queen Consort: 00:06:17
Victoria and the wrong finger: 00:07:08
Edward VII and the postponed Coronation: 00:08:07
Elizabeth II and the Coronation Chair cat: 00:09:05

Coronations at the Abbey: www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/coronations-at-the-abbey
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