Hawkins, English Ambassador at the court of the Emperor, Charles the Fifth:On Sunday June 1st, Anne left Whitehall, the destination being Westminster Abbey. At Westminster Church the Bishops of Lincoln, London, Bath, York, Winchester, St. Asaph, and I, had all assembled and were preparing for the coronation, along with the Abbot of Westminster and about ten other Abbot’s. The Bishop’s and Abbot’s followed me out of the Abbey, and then we proceeded towards Westminster Hall, carrying the crosses and crosiers. In a procession we entered Westminster Hall, and received the Queen and all the ladies that accompanied her. The Queen was wearing a robe of purple velvet, and the ladies around her were in scarlet robes and gowns. The Bishops of London and Winchester were standing at either side of her; she in her hair; my lord of Suffolk holding the crown in front of her, and two other lords also stood near to him holding a scepter and a white rod. They proceeded up into the High Altar, and the ceremonies took place.
