May 6, 2023, marked the coronation of King Charles III, but President Biden maintained a longstanding American custom by not participating in the event himself. However, the decision to have First Lady Jill Biden represent him deviated significantly from over a century of established practice, according to experts. For the 247 years since the United States gained independence from Britain, no sitting president has attended the crowning of a British monarch.

Initially, this absence could be attributed to the logistical challenges of international travel. While anti-British sentiment had subsided by 1821 when George IV succeeded his father George III, it was still a daunting task for a president to embark on a lengthy overseas journey. It wasn't until Woodrow Wilson's presidency in 1918 that a U.S. president ventured across the Atlantic while in office.

As steamships were introduced in the early 20th century, it quickly became common for the U.S. to send official delegations to coronations. These carefully selected representatives were tasked with promoting the administration's priorities during the festivities. Indeed, since George V's ascension to the throne in 1911, various American presidents have dispatched such delegations to support their agendas.

May 6, 2023, marked the coronation of King Charles III, but President Biden maintained a longstanding American custom by not participating in the event himself. However, the decision to have First Lady Jill Biden represent him deviated significantly from over a century of established practice, according to experts. For the 247 years since the United States gained independence from Britain, no sitting president has attended the crowning of a British monarch.
Initially, this absence could be attributed to the logistical challenges of international travel. While anti-British sentiment had subsided by 1821 when George IV succeeded his father George III, it was still a daunting task for a president to embark on a lengthy overseas journey. It wasn't until Woodrow Wilson's presidency in 1918 that a U.S. president ventured across the Atlantic while in office.
As steamships were introduced in the early 20th century, it quickly became common for the U.S. to send official delegations to coronations. These carefully selected representatives were tasked with promoting the administration's priorities during the festivities. Indeed, since George V's ascension to the throne in 1911, various American presidents have dispatched such delegations to support their agendas.

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