The King's Champion at the Coronation Banquet
Impression of the King's Champion entering Westminster Hall during the State Banquet following the Coronation of King George IV in 1821 as observed by Sir Walter Scott. Traditionally, the Champion of England would ride on horseback into Westminster Hall and challenge all who dared to impeach the title of the new sovereign, though the Coronation of George IV was the last to see the ceremony played out
Picture No
10678084
Media ID
46870921
Size
2926px x 5902px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Will's Cigarette card, The Coronation Series
Date
14th century onwards
