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Coronation Anecdotes

by Giles Gossip

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Proclamation of the Styles

Immediately afterwards, Garter, attended by Clarenceux, Norroy, Lyon, Ulster, and the rest of the kings and officers of arms, proclaimed his Majesty’s styles in Latin, French, and English, three several times, first upon the uppermost step of the elevated platform, next in the middle of the Hall; and, lastly, at the bottom of the Hall, the officers of arms before each proclamation crying, “Largesse.” After each proclamation, the company shouted “God save the King!” and the ladies waved their handkerchiefs and fans.

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