Monologue

Third Gentleman Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

any · joyful · 53 sec

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At length her Grace rose, and with modest paces Came to the altar, where she kneeled and saintlike Cast her fair eyes to heaven and prayed devoutly; Then rose again and bowed her to the people, When by the Archbishop of Canterbury She had all the royal makings of a queen, As holy oil, Edward Confessor’s crown, The rod, and bird of peace, and all such emblems Laid nobly on her; which performed, the choir, With all the choicest music of the kingdom, Together sung Te Deum. So she parted, And with the same full state paced back again To York Place, where the feast is held.

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The Third Gentleman describes the ceremonial crowning of a queen, highlighting the grandeur and solemnity of the event as she is adorned with royal symbols and celebrated by the choir.

30s · joy · power · identity · celebration · faith

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