Coronation stories | James II and the early Coronation

King James II was a king who wasn’t technically crowned in Westminster Abbey - some of his Coronation service took place the previous day. Maybe this is why his service had some ‘bad omens’.

Watch 10 things you didn't know about Coronations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFJ_EXfeun0
Coronations at the Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/coronations-at-the-abbey
Plan your visit: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us