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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Sir Courtenay Walter Bennett for the invitation to attend the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, but explains that he has a previous engagement and is unable to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
J. Arthur Randbrook asks Theodore Roosevelt for his thoughts on King of Great Britain George V and Queen Mary’s upcoming historic visit to and coronation in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-24
H. C. G. Moule, the Bishop of Durham, writes to a “Miss Lawton” thanking her for a poetry book. Moule particularly enjoyed the essay on Edgar Allan Poe. He discloses his excitement at serving as the “right-hand supporter” to George V at his upcoming coronation. Moule closes by praising the new king and queen of England.
Ambassador Reid provides President Roosevelt with a variety of pieces of information regarding the status of English politics. Douglas Robinson and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson met with many different members of the royal family. Reid recounts a scandal regarding Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman, who nine months after his wife died, was engaged to her caretaker. Regardless, Campbell-Bannerman has surprised most in Parliament at his effectiveness as a leader. Reid is disappointed that Robert Bond and the Liberal Party agreed to govern the colony of Newfoundland. The U. S. government is not pleased with this agreement, and many of the other premiers disagree with the Liberal Party’s policy. In particular, Alfred Deakin, the premier of Australia, is an outspoken opponent to this policy. Additionally, many of the colonies want preference in the British markets, and may sacrifice free trade agreements to achieve this status. Next, H. H. Asquith proposed an income tax for Great Britain that will introduce a new, objectionable system of old age pensions. R. B. Haldane proposed a permanent standing army in the British colonies. Augustine Burrill’s proposed Irish Council Bill is becoming unpopular and he does not have many successes as a politician. Overall, the Liberal Party is disappointed by Campbell-Bannerman’s performance.
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1907-05-24
Ambassador Reid sends a newspaper clipping from a British newspaper to President Roosevelt, asking if he is correct in assuming that its description of Roosevelt’s telegram to Emperor Wilhelm is “unfair and unfounded.” Reid agrees to “look after” Harriet Shonts and her daughters when they arrive in England if the courts are open, but mentions that it can be difficult to accommodate American visitors when there are fewer courts being held. Reid also comments upon the recent Algeciras Conference.
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1906-04-18
This postcard shows the royal carriage bearing King George V and Queen Mary away from Westminster Abbey. The streets are lined with guards, while viewing stands are crowded with onlookers.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This shows the departure of the Royal Party from Westminster Abbey after the coronation ceremonies. The greater part of London–all open places, being crowded as you see here, regardless of the inclement weather.”
This postcard shows King George V and Queen Mary’s coronation procession returning to Buckingham Palace following the ceremonies at Westminster Abbey. Their royal carriage stands just outside the palace near the Victoria Memorial while monument and the Mall are lined with guards and crowds of onlookers.
1911
This postcard shows the royal procession of King George V and Queen Mary returning from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace by way of Picadilly Street. The roads are lined with guards, while watching crowds fill every available area, including rooftops of nearby buildings.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal procession returning via Picadilly which is one of the business streets of the city.”
This postcard shows King George V and Queen Mary returning from the coronation ceremonies through London. At Temple Bar, the streets are filled with the royal procession and lined with guards and crowds of onlookers. The city is festooned with decorations.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal Carriage passing Temple Bar. Temple Bar is an old gateway in the street which long ago was the entrance to the city. It is now an open street, but the old custom is still carried out, that even the king while on official business cannot pass thru [sic] this gateway without first obtaining the permission of the Lord Mayor of the city. So still carrying out the old custom, King George stopped the procession to officially obtain permission of the Lord Mayor to proceed thru [sic] the old gateway.”
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.
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.”
Postcard showing the coronation procession approach Westminster Abbey. The Clock Tower is visible in the background. Many people have congregated on both sides of the street to watch the procession. Charles C. Myers notes Westminster Abbey is the location of the coronation ceremonies.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is the arrival of their majesties at the entrance to Westminster Abbey. You can see the clock tower of Parlament [sic] Bldg. in the distant [sic].”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal Carriage leaving Buckingham Palace at 10 A.M. on the morning of the coronation.”
Postcard showing the royal carriage in which King George V and Queen Mary rode to the coronation ceremonies. Charles C. Myers notes the carriage, built in 1762 for $40,000, is drawn by eight cream colored horses.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Carriage in which they rode in the procession. It was drawn by 8 cream colored horses. This carriage cost 40 thousand dollars.”