Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

The coronation procession

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

1. The coronation procession Marker

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On 20 February 1547, the 9 year old son of Henry VIII rode out from the Tower in a grand procession. Cheering crowds lined the route to Westminster Abbey where he was crowned Edward VI.

Young Edward VI was following a tradition which lasted from at least the 14th to the 17th centuries. Monarchs stayed at the fortress before emerging on the morning of the ceremony, to be escorted to Westminster with great pageantry. The Tower was the royal stronghold in the City symbolising the continuity of the English monarchy — a fitting place to begin the ritual of crowning the new king.

Le 20 février 1547, le fils du roi Frenri VIII, alors àgé de 9 ans, sortit de la Tour à cheval, accompaggé d'un somptueux cortège. Une foule en liesse l'acclama tout au long de son trajet jusqu'à l'abbaye de Westminster, où le Jeune ponce fut couronné roi, devenant ainsi Édouard VI.

Am 20 Februar 1547 ritt der 9-jährige Sohn von Henry VIII, in einer großen Prozession aus dem Tower heraus. Die jubelnden Massen säumten die Straßen bis zur Westminster Abbey, in der er zu König Edward VI. gekrönt wurde.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018

2. The coronation procession Marker

The marker is at the center. Beyond the marker are walls and fortifications of the Tower of London.

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20 de febrero de 1547 el hijo de Enrique VIII, con 9 años, salió de la Torre a caballo en un gran desfile. La multitud que lo aclamaba con vítores abarrotaba ambos lados del camino hasta la Abadia de Westminster, donde fue coronado Eduardo VI.

II 20 febbraio del 1547 il figlio di Enrico VIII, che all'epoca aveva solo 9 anni, usci a cavallo dalla Torre a capo di un magnifico corteo. Folle acclamanti erano disposte lungo il percorso che conduceva all'abbazia di VVestminster, al cui interno íl giovane fu proclamato re Edoardo VI.

( the text is also presented in six additional languages)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 30.501′ N, 0° 4.698′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located on the Tower of London Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The royal menagrie leaves (here, next to this marker); Entering the fortress (here, next to this marker); Tea on Tower Hill (here, next to this marker); A place of execution (here, next to this marker); The fortress extends

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(here, next to this marker); Historic Royal Palaces (a few steps from this marker); Wharfinger Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Byward Postern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.

Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.