EuropeEvent
Coronation of Charles I of England
- When
- 1626
- Where
- Westminster Abbey
- Episodes
- 1
On 2 February 1626, Charles I was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. His wife, Henrietta Maria, did not attend the ceremony because she refused to participate in a Protestant religious rite as a Roman Catholic.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Coronation. The coronation took place on 2 February 1626 at Westminster Abbey. Charles was crowned without his wife at his side, as Henrietta Maria declined to participate in the Protestant religious ceremony due to her Roman Catholic faith.
People involved
- Charles I · King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
- Henrietta Maria · Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland
Sources
- Charles I of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- Henrietta Maria of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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