This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
3
Royal observers described the coronation as splendid with King and Peeresses prominent in Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop’s simple address praised unity and service beyond private interests while peers struggled to follow the ceremony and the coronets.
A contemporary read of Westminster coronation scenes shows Queens and ladies of the peerage central to the pageantry. Journalists and peers note rapid glimpses of processions and the King and Queen’s departure. The Abbey’s intimate view contrasts with the Theatre’s limits for grand spectacle.
J Pierpont Morgan, arriving just before 9 oclock, secured a prime view of the coronation procession in the Abbey. Charles Taft sat nearby with Mrs Taft and Miss Taft in white. Hammond sat in a royal carriage, while the French Admiral and princes shared a carriage with him. Diplomatic precedence raised questions of rank among envoys amid royal ceremony.
The New York Times correspondent reports crowds gathering near the Carlton Hotel in London for the procession, noting few early arrivals, clever amusement inside, and a grand view when the procession finally appeared. Among the spectators were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Percy T.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.