The cheap and cheerful coronation of King William IV
29th April 2023
King William IV and Queen Adelaide’s coronation in 1831 was a strong departure from British coronations in the past. As the oldest person to take the throne until King Charles III ascended in 2022, William’s approach to his coronation was to keep the event as budget-friendly as possible.
William’s elder brother reigned as King George IV from 1820 to 1830 after acting as Regent multiple…