Coronations

Postcard showing King George V and Queen Mary in the State Coach during the coronation procession through London. Charles C. Myers confirms the photograph is how the king and queen appeared during the procession.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Crrriage [sic] at close range where you can plainly see the king and the queen seated within the carriage.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the coronation procession for King George V and Queen Mary, who can be seen sitting in the carriage. Many individuals are seated in the grand stands watching the procession. Charles C. Myers notes many of these stands were erected along the procession route, and seats within them were expensive due to high demand. Myers comments that the weather on the day of the coronation somewhat spoiled the occasion.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Crriage [sic] Passing in front of one of the many Grand Stands erected along the route of procession. It was claimed that there was a larger crowd in London that day than ever before.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the royal procession passing under the Admiralty Arch on the way to the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. Crowds of people can be seen on both sides of the street watching the procession.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing the same Arch in the distant [sic]. Not a very good picture, but does very well considering that the weather was bad and it wascloudy [sic] and raining all day.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the coronation procession as it passes through the Admiralty Arch in London, England. Many people watch the procession from both sides of the road. Charles C. Myers comments people from many different nations came to London for the coronation proceedings, which made the city crowded.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Carriage as they come out of St. James Park into the city proper, passing thru Admiralty Arch.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the royal carriage in the coronation procession with many people watching on both sides of the street. Buckingham Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial can be seen in the background. Charles C. Myers notes the procession, heading to Westminster Abbey, occurred the morning of June 22, 1911.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal Carriage leaving Buckingham Palace at 10 A.M. on the morning of the coronation.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing King George V and Queen Mary in coronation regalia. Charles C. Myers notes this is how they appeared before traveling to attend the coronation ceremonies.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Their majesties King George and Queen Mary as they appeared on June 22 when ready to start for Westminster Abbey for coronation ceremonies.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a large neoclassical building with columns and a central clock tower, identified as the Town Hall of Portsmouth, England. A trolley car visible on the street in front of the building. Charles C. Myers notes that Portsmouth is on the south coast of England and is a principal naval rendezvous. Battleships from around the world gathered there during the coronation of King of Great Britain George V in June 1911.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’ own words, “Being in England in June 1911 to attend Coronation of King George, the first place of visiting was Portsmouth, a beautiful city of about 30,000 population about fours ride south from London. There is a large bay and channel between Portsmouth and The Isle of Wight on the west and in this channel was collected the battleships from all nations during the Coronation of King George. The king having been an Admiral in the English Navy he was greatly pleased at the coronation that the navies of all nations were represented and he paid special comment to the United States which was represented by the U.S.S. Delaware, the largest and most powerful as well as the most maginficent [sic] and efficient battleship in the whole world. At the coronation fleet review by King George he paid special tribute to the great Delaware which was about twice the size of any other battleship attending the coronation exercises.

Postcard showing a view of the north side of Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In this building is also held the Coronation Exercises when the King and Queen are crowned. It was my pleasure to attend the Coronation Exercises of King George last June.

This building is in the form of a Latin cross 513 ft long and 200 ft wide, height of main building is 102 ft while the towers reach 225 ft.”

Postcard showing the West Towers and western entrance to Westminster Abbey in London, England. A busy street is in the foreground. Charles C. Myers notes the use of the Abbey as a burial site and the site of the royal coronation ceremonies. Myers describes the side of the building.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Westminster Abbey is one of the most noted buildings in all Europe. This church or cathedral was built during the latter part of the 13th century, but many changes have taken place since and many additions have been added to the original building. This building with its Royal Burial vaults and long series of monuments to celebrated men, is regarded by the English as their Temple of Fame. Interment within these walls is considered the last and greatest honor that can be paid to the most deserving of the nations offspring. The space being limited, many noted and worthy persons are not buried there, but fit and suitable monuments are erected to their memory.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Charles C. Myers describes a series of thirty-three postcards illustrating his visit to England at the time of the coronation of King of Great Britain George V in June 1911.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

George Otto Trevelyan recounts the coronation in Switzerland to Theodore Roosevelt, and he sends his best to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and their children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08

William McKinley, at the Republican National Convention, wears a royal robe and places a crown labeled “Nomination” and listing the states “Mass., Texas, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Cal. [and] Va.” on his head. Charles H. Grosvenor and Mark A. Hanna are near him as high priests, and Herman H. Kohlsaat is a court page holding his robe. Paying their respects, on the right, are Thomas Collier Platt, William B. Allison, Matthew S. Quay, Thomas B. Reed, Shelby M. Cullom, and Levi P. Morton. A small portion of the convention hall is visible in the background.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1896-06-24

The unknown author approves of President Roosevelt’s selections to represent the United States at the coronation of King Edward VII.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-15

William Pember Reeves comments on the delay and rescheduling of Edward VII’s original coronation, which was planned for June 1902.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-09

Richard Harding Davis thanks President Roosevelt for being willing to assist in procuring an invitation for Davis to attend the coronation of King Edward VII at Westminster Abbey. Davis was able to obtain tickets on his own. However, it turns out to have been a wasted effort as the coronation was postponed when King Edward contracted appendicitis. Davis describes his reason for admiring the king’s courage in delaying the coronation, although it appears to be an unpopular decision.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-02

James A. Roosevelt is in London and is concerned about exams he will soon be taking at Bonn. He asks if President Roosevelt could arrange a spot for him on a U.S. ship that will be present at the naval review for the coronation (most likely for King Edward VII of the United Kingdom). After the exams, Roosevelt intends to make a trip around the world with stops in India, China, Hawaii, and other sites.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-04

Richard Harding Davis has been traveling in Latin America and met with President Cipriano Castro of Venezuela. Castro said he is going to send President Roosevelt’s son Ted two Venezuelan ponies, and he gave Davis the Grand Cross of the Order of Bolivia. Davis jokes about how he helped run the Venezuelan government but is not respected by the United States. Davis plans to take a trip to Madrid for the Spanish coronation and plans to write about his experiences for Scribner’s or Colliers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-27

Secretary of the Navy Long recommends accepting Captain Charles E. Clark’s declining the appointment to attend the coronation of Edward VII. He notes that Admiral John Crittenden Watson will accept. Long laments that navy employees sometimes have to turn down such opportunities because of a lack of funds or a concern over straining their finances.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-23

Theodore Roosevelt sends Edward North Buxton a note of introduction on behalf of Buxton’s daughter to the superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Roosevelt discusses Queen Victoria’s Coronation and a Congressman’s wedding he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt attended at the Old Friends Meeting House, Stuyvesant Square, New York. Roosevelt is content to be “out of active life,” maintaining the home, pursuing leisure activities, and working on the Outlook. Roosevelt writes that eldest son, Ted Roosevelt, is happily married and Roosevelt expects to be a grandfather within the month. Roosevelt wishes to see Alfred and Lady Pease as well as Frederick and Mrs. Selous.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-24

Ambassador Choate provides information concerning the arrangements for President Roosevelt’s family and friends who will be attending King Edward VII’s coronation. He sends assurances that Alice Roosevelt will be recognized “with the highest distinction.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-22