Lord Great Chamberlain presenting spurs to the King
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Lord Great Chamberlain presenting spurs to the King
The Lord Great Chamberlain, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, presenting the spurs to King Edward VII (simply by touching his heels). Part of the investiture stage of the ceremony during the Coronation of 1902. Date: 1902
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Ceremonial Ceremony Chamberlain Chivalric Cholmondeley Coronation Coronations Heels Investiture Marquess Monarchy Presenting Ritual Spurs Symbolic 1902
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In this evocative image from the historic coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, the Lord Great Chamberlain, Marquess of Cholmondeley, performs an essential chivalric ritual as he presents the monarch with a pair of spurs. The Marquess, dressed in full ceremonial attire, stands before King Edward, who is seated on his throne. With a deft touch, the Lord Great Chamberlain gently taps the king's heels with the spurs, symbolizing the investiture of the monarch with the military and equestrian honors of the realm. The coronation of King Edward VII, held on August 9, 1902, at Westminster Abbey in London, marked the formal installation of the new monarch following the death of Queen Victoria. The elaborate ceremony, steeped in tradition and symbolism, was a grand spectacle that showcased the rich history and pageantry of the British monarchy. The presentation of spurs to the king was an essential part of the coronation ritual, signifying the monarch's role as the military leader of the realm. The spurs, often made of gold and adorned with precious gems, were a symbol of the monarch's authority and power. The Lord Great Chamberlain, an officer of the royal household, was responsible for carrying out this time-honored tradition. This photograph captures a poignant moment in the coronation ceremony, as the Marquess of Cholmondeley pays homage to the new king and bestows upon him the symbols of his military and equestrian duties. The image is a testament to the enduring traditions and rituals of the British monarchy and offers a glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of a bygone era.
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