The First Duke of Wellington's Coronation Robes at Apsley House
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Published 2023-05-05
Keeper of the Wellington Collection, Olivia Fryman discusses the First Duke of Wellington's coronation robes worn at the coronation of George IV in 1821. These sumptuous and elaborate costumes highlight the pomp and pageantry of royal traditions and their recent conservation is an interesting insight into the effort that goes into maintaining fragile objects with such important significance.
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All Comments (21)
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The duke might have felt ridiculous because those outfits were so out of fashion, but I think they're completely gorgeous! Now that is a festive style for men to bring back!
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Sure the finer details are falling apart, but they seem to have held up extremely well for being 200 years old. They're beautiful! Brilliant work. Thanks for keeping history alive.
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I absolutely adore this kind of costumes.
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Last year for my 32 Birthday, my parents and I went to The City of London to visit Apsley House Museum. After we visited the house, we had a very quick visit to the Arch. But this year we'll be having a proper visit to the Arch, and then visiting the Guards Museum at Wellington Barracks.
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Thank you.
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Wow, so very lovely, beautiful work on the conservators' part
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so majestic
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I always enjoy touring Apsley House with windows overlooking the Park. Love the white boots with the duchess red silk rosettes.
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Yesterday for my 33 Birthday, my parents and I went to London Town to visit Wellington Arch. After that we came over to Apsley House to just see the Robes.
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Now thats a L O O K! and ppl nowadays go crazy over some guys wearing a little more fancy clothing.
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Very interesting and informative. Thank you for the insights
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I wonder how 'historically accurate' these costumes were to the tudor styles they were emulating? Are there any particular giveaways that they're actually made in the 1800s rather than 1500s?
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I have the dvd of 1970 Waterloo. Christopher Plummer as Wellington.
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Sooooo much wealth!
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R.I.P Sir Arthur Wellesley His Grace The 1st Duke of Wellington.
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I want someone to try these looks at Met Gala! 😍
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So George IV had to outdo his father in cost. Wastrel. And he treated his Coronation like an occasion for fancy dress! Interesting English history anyway, as always! 💜👍🇭🇲👌
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"Sir....what would you like to wear today? Why - my most bloomiest of bloomers my good man!!" Next time I have one of those three-round interview cycles for an office job, I'll wear a pair of these for the third. Dress for the job you want, not the one you won't get!
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King Charles III would have a revolution on his hands, if he spend such a huge sum (in today's money) on his Coronation tomorrow. Really curious what his "slimmed down" Coronation will look like. Will be watching BBC 📺 from 🇳🇱.
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nice swag
