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