William IV

"William IV" is a notable portrait depicting the British monarch in his coronation robes, painted in the early 1830s by William Beechey and John Simpson. The painting captures King William IV, who inherited the throne from his brother George IV in 1830 at age 64, during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on 8 September 1831. The artwork reflects the style of Neoclassicism, emphasizing regal dignity and grandeur. It also features Queen Adelaide, highlighting their joint monarchy. These portraits serve as important visual records of the ceremonial moment in British history.