#OnThisDay, January 29, in 1820, George IV became King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover upon the death of his father, King George III, having served as regent during his father's mental illness (depicted in A Royal Scandal, 1996)

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Lord Gwydyr approached John Jackson of the #PugilisticClub with His Majesty’s request & as a result 20 pugilists including Harry HOLT attended the #Coronation of King #GeorgeIV dressed in the Scarlet Frock Coat & Blue Sash of Peer’s Attendants

‘The Coronation of H.M. King George the Fourth 19th July 1821’ by Sir George Naylor

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Leading up to #GeorgeIV’s #Coronation His Majesty, who in his younger years was a great supporter of #boxing, requested Lord Gwydyr arrange a contingent of #PrizeFighters to attend his Coronation to bolster security & to display the Kingdom's Sophistication, Strength & Prowess.

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At the Abbey entrance known as Poet’s Corner #QueenCaroline was again refused entry to the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV & was escorted back to her carriage by Constables. After she submitted & left the area a large number of spectators blocked streets & smashed windows around #London in protest.

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#QueenCaroline returned to her Carriage & was driven to #WestminsterHall where, after again being refused entry, got out & walked unflustered in her elegant Coronation Dress to the rear of #WestminsterAbbey through Old Palace Yard & the College Garden. #Coronation #GeorgeIV

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#Coronation of #GeorgeIV Soldiers from the FootGuard camped near #WestminsterHall with spectators arriving from 3am & Nobility arriving from 5. At 6.30am #QueenCaroline arrived in Dean’s Yard adjacent to #WestminsterAbbey causing an ‘extreme sensation’ when her entry was denied.

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The contract for all of the carpentry associated with the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV had been won by Alexander Copeland & including the Abbey, #WestminsterHall, the Line of Procession & associated Barriers he used 60,000 square feet (5574 square metres or 1.37acres) of timber.

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