Royal Collection Trust - Edward VII was crowned at Westminster Abbey on this day in 1902. He was the eldest son of Queen Victoria. His coronation was originally planned for 26 June
![Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after) Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after)](https://images-cdn.bridgemanimages.com/api/1.0/image/600wm.XXX.1892160.7055475/609802.jpg)
Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after)
![Laurits Regner Tuxen (1853-1927) - The Anointing of Queen Alexandra at the Coronation of King Edward VII Laurits Regner Tuxen (1853-1927) - The Anointing of Queen Alexandra at the Coronation of King Edward VII](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/f/3/52305-1292566420.jpg?itok=WMZIMcIS)
Laurits Regner Tuxen (1853-1927) - The Anointing of Queen Alexandra at the Coronation of King Edward VII
![Coronation of King Edward VII: an emergency operation, a delayed crowning and a 'spectacular ceremony' | Tatler Coronation of King Edward VII: an emergency operation, a delayed crowning and a 'spectacular ceremony' | Tatler](https://media.tatler.com/photos/64468f1dd0f3bde1bff0e8fa/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/OldCoronation_240423_NEWHIRESFULLPAGE13931616fullpage.jpg)
Coronation of King Edward VII: an emergency operation, a delayed crowning and a 'spectacular ceremony' | Tatler
![John Charlton (1849-1917) - Coronation of King Edward VII: Presentation of Coronation Medals to Indian Notables, Buckingham Palace, 13th August 1902 John Charlton (1849-1917) - Coronation of King Edward VII: Presentation of Coronation Medals to Indian Notables, Buckingham Palace, 13th August 1902](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/collection-online/a/2/606853-1462374365.jpg)
John Charlton (1849-1917) - Coronation of King Edward VII: Presentation of Coronation Medals to Indian Notables, Buckingham Palace, 13th August 1902
![The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 1902, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10584887 | agefotostock The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 1902, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10584887 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/8f75eb6151859ff1150ebc7ed502393f/mev-10584887.jpg)
The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 1902, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10584887 | agefotostock
![Painting of King Edward VII (1841-1910) during his coronation, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. IAM-WHA-088-0547 | agefotostock Painting of King Edward VII (1841-1910) during his coronation, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. IAM-WHA-088-0547 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/1fe28d308c6f87ce6fb6c2ded621c556/iam-wha-088-0547.jpg)
Painting of King Edward VII (1841-1910) during his coronation, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. IAM-WHA-088-0547 | agefotostock
![EDWARD VII in his Coronation robes, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10083782 | agefotostock EDWARD VII in his Coronation robes, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10083782 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/a1269639544c2ef53edf1e57ca5af6a3/mev-10083782.jpg)