Politics & Government

Coronation of Henry IV in Westminster Abbey

Henry IV was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, marking the beginning of his reign after deposing Richard II. The lavish ceremony was attended by nobility, clergy, and citizens, emphasizing the significance of the transfer of power. It served as both a religious sanctification and a political statement to legitimize his claim to the throne. The event symbolized the end of Richard's rule and the establishment of a new monarchy in a time of political upheaval.

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