An Event Fit for A King
by Debbie Waugh, Green Spring Historian
In anticipation of the historic coronation of King Charles III this spring, the Historic House offered two special Royal Coronation events on April 1 and 15. Guests enjoyed three morning lectures followed by a coronation-themed lunchtime tea service in the Historic House, complete with regal favors and door prizes.
Attendees at the Royal Coronation event
Royal Coronation Set Up at Historic House Attendees heard about the traditional pomp and pageantry of the coronation ceremony, explored the history of the “special relationship” between the UK and the US, and considered the future of the British monarchy under King Charles.
Life-size cardboard figure of King CharlesWill the crown fit?
The program included coronation music and a display of memorabilia from the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Participants also enjoyed a photo-op with a life-size (cardboard) figure of His Majesty! Flowers fit for a King were created by Historic House volunteers Kate Scheuer and Ann Stat.
Photo of lecture attendees and tea setup by Sandy Llop
Photo of King Charles (cardboard) figure by Debbie Waugh
