Reflections on the coronation of Charles III

10/20/24 • 117 min

A special bonus episode in the "Coronation catastrophes" podcast.

Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter, discuss the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 20 2023

A special bonus episode in the "Coronation catastrophes" podcast.

Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter, discuss the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 20 2023

Previous Episode

The coronation of catastrophes - the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria (Coronation of catastrophes episode 4)

In 1838, Britain was in the midst of a new dawn. Following the years of George III’s mental illness and the debauchery of his sons, a new, young Queen had come to the throne the previous year.

While other coronation ceremonies may have been beset with problems ahead of the event but were alright on the night, Victoria’s coronation didn’t live up to that adage.

There was much confusion about the form of service, she was made to wait around an interminable amount of time, an elderly peer was almost injured paying homage and the Queen left the abbey with a very painful finger.

In this episode, we look at the events of this tumultuous ceremony and, using the Queen’s own words, we explore some of the familial relations within the Royal Family itself at the time.

This episode was originally broadcast on May 8 2023

Next Episode

The reign and death of Elizabeth II: one year on reflections

Gone but never forgotten.
It's been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter reflect on the late Queen's passing, her reign and her legacy.
As well as discussing news of Elizabeth's death and the public reaction, the discussion explores crucial moments from the Queen's reign.

This episode was originally broadcast on September 8 2023