Title

The Coronation of William III and Mary II, Westminster Abbey, London, 21st April 1689. Artist: Unknown

Caption

The Coronation of William III and Mary II, Westminster Abbey, London, 21st April 1689. The King and Queen are shown kneeling on cushions whilst the crowns are lowered onto their heads. Spectators and figures in ceremonial dress are also present. The Protestant William of Orange (1650-1702) and Mary Stuart (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. They ruled together until Mary's death in 1694, after which William reigned alone.
Historica Graphica Collection

Date

1838

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection

Reference

HRM19D59_221

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,5Mb (4,1Mb) / 15,2in x 12,9in / 4556 x 3873 (300dpi)

Keywords

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