In 1937, King George VI was crowned the King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. The coronation was an extravagant affair, with meticulous planning and preparations. However, recently unearthed archival documents reveal that the planners had some bizarre and unusual concerns in the run-up to the event.
The documents, which were discovered in the National Archives in Kew, London, shed light on the extensive planning that went into the coronation. From the guest list to the catering, every detail was carefully thought out. However, some of the planners' concerns were a little more out of the ordinary.
One of the planners' main concerns was the weather. The coronation was held on June 12, 1937, and the planners were worried that it would rain on the day of the event. To ensure that the ceremony went off without a hitch, they had contingency plans in place, including a network of underground tunnels that could be used to transport the royal family to Westminster Abbey in the event of a downpour.
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Another concern was the color of the horses that would pull the royal carriage. The planners were worried that the horses' color would clash with the color scheme of the event. As a result, they took the unusual step of dyeing the horses' coats to match the colors of the decorations.
The planners were also concerned about the sound of the trumpets that would be used during the ceremony. They feared that the sound of the trumpets would be too loud and overwhelming for the guests. To mitigate this concern, they had a special "trumpet-testing" session to determine the perfect volume and pitch for the instruments.
In addition to these unusual concerns, the archival documents also reveal some heartwarming moments from the coronation. One of the most touching moments was when King George VI's daughter, Princess Elizabeth, who was just 11 years old at the time, wrote a letter to her grandmother, Queen Mary, thanking her for the beautiful coronation.
The letter, which was recently made public by the Royal Collection Trust, reads, "Dear Granny. Thank you very much for the lovely book. I think it is very beautiful. Thank you also for the Coronation mug. It was very nice of you to remember me and I am looking forward to seeing you soon. With love from Lilibet."
The letter, which is written in Princess Elizabeth's own hand, is a touching reminder of the significance of the coronation and the love between family members.
So, the archival documents relating to King George VI's coronation reveal the extensive planning and preparation that went into the event. The planners' unusual concerns demonstrate the level of attention to detail that was required to ensure the success of the ceremony. However, the documents also reveal some heartwarming moments that remind us of the importance of family and tradition.
Keywords: King George VI, Coronation, Archival documents, Unusual concerns, Planning, Weather, Horse color, Trumpet-testing, Princess Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Royal Collection Trust.
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