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Foreign News
September 5, 1902
Tensas Gazette
Saint Joseph, Tensas County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
King Edward slightly damaged his $2,500,000 state crown by striking it against the roof of his state coach during the return to Buckingham Palace after it was placed on his head in Westminster Abbey.
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DAMAGED CROWN IN
King Edward Struck It Against Roof of His Vehicle.
London. — King Edward's state crown, valued at $2,500,000, which was placed on his head in Westminster Abbey, is somewhat soiled. He wore the crown on his return to Buckingham Palace, and when entering the state coach struck it against the roof of the vehicle, damaging it slightly.
King Edward Struck It Against Roof of His Vehicle.
London. — King Edward's state crown, valued at $2,500,000, which was placed on his head in Westminster Abbey, is somewhat soiled. He wore the crown on his return to Buckingham Palace, and when entering the state coach struck it against the roof of the vehicle, damaging it slightly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Royal Event
Court News
What keywords are associated?
King Edward
State Crown
Coronation
London
Damage
What entities or persons were involved?
King Edward
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Key Persons
King Edward
Outcome
crown somewhat soiled and slightly damaged; valued at $2,500,000
Event Details
King Edward's state crown was placed on his head in Westminster Abbey. He wore it on his return to Buckingham Palace and struck it against the roof of the state coach when entering the vehicle, damaging it slightly.