Coronation

Anne Boleyn’s coronation on June 1, 1533, marked a moment of triumph and transformation in Tudor England. Crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey, Anne’s ascension symbolized the seismic shift brought by her marriage to Henry VIII and the English Reformation.

The lavish ceremony, attended by nobles and foreign dignitaries, showcased Anne’s significance as the mother of the future Tudor dynasty. Uniquely, she was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown, traditionally reserved for monarchs, emphasizing her anticipated role as the mother of a male heir.

The days leading to the coronation featured extravagant pageants and feasts, reflecting Henry’s determination to legitimize their union. However, the event also faced quiet resistance, as Anne’s queenship was controversial due to the annulment of Henry’s first marriage.

Anne’s coronation remains a fascinating moment in history, symbolizing both her brief rise to power and the dramatic changes sweeping England.

Anne Boleyn was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey on the 1st June 1533 but the celebrations, pageants and processions were spread out over 4 days. Here are some articles about Anne’s coronation processions:-

• Queen Anne Boleyn – The procession of the 29th May 1533 and Anne’s entry into the Tower of London.
• 31st May 1533 – The Coronation Procession and Celebrations – The ceremonies of the 30th May and the Procession of the 31st.
• Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession – Details of the route, the pageantry and celebration of Anne’s coronation procession on the 31st May.
• 1st June 1533 – The Whit Sunday Coronation of Anne Boleyn – Details on Anne’s coronation ceremony and banquet.

• May 31 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s coronation procession in London
• 1 June 1533 – The White Falcon Triumphant: The Coronation of Anne Boleyn
• The White Falcon Coronation Song
• 1 June 1533 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s Coronation
• 29 May 1533 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Celebrations Begin
• London Calling, July 2012 by Marilyn Roberts
• 31st May 1533 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession
• 30th May 1533 – The Knights of the Bath
• 29 May 1533 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Pageantry Begins
• The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• 1 June 1533 – The Coronation of Queen Anne Boleyn
• 31 May 1533 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession
• 29 May 1533 – Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Pageantry Begins
• 1st June 1533 – The Whit Sunday Coronation of Anne Boleyn
• Queen Anne Boleyn
• Anne Boleyn’s Badge
• Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession
• Henry VIII’s Coronation Anniversary
• Henry VIII Coronation Weekend – This Weekend!
• Anne Boleyn’s Coronation