Coronation of Georgiana Cromwell

The coronation of Georgiana Cromwell-Lambert took place in the first episode of Her Majesty at St Mary's Church in London. She acceded to the throne at the age of 38 upon the death of her father, Cyrus Cromwell and the double abdication of the throne by both her older sisters Alexandra and Theodora, in 20-, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies before holding such festivals. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony. During the service, Georgiana took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, was invested with robes and regalia, and was crowned queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

The ceremony was structured around an Anglican service of Holy Communion. It included Charles taking an oath, being anointed with holy oil, and receiving the coronation regalia, emphasising his spiritual role and secular responsibilities. Representatives of the Church of England and the British royal family declared their allegiance to him, and people throughout the Commonwealth realms were invited to do so. Camilla was crowned in a shorter and simpler ceremony. After the service, members of the royal family travelled to Cornwall Palace in a state procession and appeared on the palace's rear and front balconies. The service was altered from past British coronations to represent multiple faiths, cultures, and communities across the United Kingdom.

The coronation elicited both celebrations and protest in the United Kingdom, with surveys carried out before the event suggesting that the British public was ambivalent towards the ceremony and its funding. The events in London and -- drew large crowds but were also protested against by republican groups; 64 people were arrested on the day, which drew criticism from Human Rights Watch. Other celebrations included street parties, volunteering, special commemorative church services, and a concert at -- Castle --. The response in the other Commonwealth realms was similarly mixed; while there were many celebrations, some government officials and indigenous groups took the opportunity to voice republican sentiments and call for reparatory justice.

## Preparation

### Background

Georgiana became Queen following the double abdication of both her older sisters, Alexandra and Theodora. Upon the death of her father, King Cyrus, her sister, Alexandra ascended to the throne. But abdicated when she showed no interest in running the country. This causes Georgiana's other sister, Theodora to ascend to the throne. She too also abdicated the throne as she wanted to live in America with her family. Georgiana was proclaimed queen by the Accession Council of the United Kingdom on Saturday 10 September, which was followed by proclamations in other Commonwealth realms. As her consort, Georgiana's husband, Thomas maintained his title as "Sir".

During Cyrus's reign, planning meetings for Georgiana's coronation, codenamed "Operation Golden Orb", were held at least once a year, attended by representatives of the government, the Church of England, and Georgiana's staff.

### Guests

*Main article: List of guests at the coronation of Georgiana Cromwell*