An account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the kings and queens of England. Viz. King James II. and his Royal Consort; King William III. and Queen Mary; Queen Anne; King George I; and King George II. and Queen Caroline. By comparing which, the reader will be able to form a complete idea of the ceremonies which will be performed at the coronation of his present Majesty King George III. To which is added, a description of the royal and sacred ornaments wherewith the Kings and Queens of England are crowned and invested on this solemn Occasion; adorned with Cuts of the Imperial Crowns, Scepters, Orb, Queen's Circlet, the Two pointed Swords and Curtana, St. Edward's Chair, the Royal Rings, &c. With two curious copper plates; the larger one exhibiting the Procession observed in the Coronation of King William and Queen Mary; the other representing the Manner of the Champion's Challenge in Westminster-Hall.

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M.DCC.LXI. [1761]