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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Elston

Riots, crown jewel mishaps and a banned queen among coronation troubles

Monarchs have faced their fair share of mishaps, setbacks and scandals at historic British coronations.

Queen Victoria was left in agony when the coronation ring was squeezed onto her wrong finger by mistake, while Edward VII had to postpone his ceremony with just days to go when he fell dangerously ill.

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