When coronations go wrong: A look back at history and a glimpse into the future.

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Source: The Guardian
When coronations go wrong: A look back at history and a glimpse into the future.
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British coronations throughout history have been marred by mishaps, riots, and outbreaks of the plague. From William the Conqueror's coronation in 1066, which led to a riot due to a misunderstanding, to Queen Victoria's in 1838, where the coronation ring was made for the wrong finger, these ceremonies have not always gone smoothly. Other mishaps include ceilings raining molten wax, ill-fitting rings, and hungry peers eating mid-service.

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