Chapter 59: Isle of Wight Treaty

Outside the church, tens of thousands of people braved the cold, damp weather to wait.

To not miss the coronation of Edward VII, at least a hundred people set up tents by the side of the tree-lined avenue in front of Buckingham Palace the night before, staying overnight.

The price of seats on the simply constructed viewing stands rose to over ten pounds, with the best spots overlooking the road costing even up to hundreds of pounds per seat.

After Edward VII delivered his coronation speech, the Archbishop of Canterbury lifted the St. Edward's Crown high before putting it on the head of the undisputed king.

The St. Edward's Crown, made of gold and adorned with numerous diamonds, is the oldest and most valuable crown of the British royal family, exclusively used for the coronation of monarchs.

There is another crown similar to St. Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, which is only worn during ceremonies and for ceremonial purposes.

"Long live the King!"