AWKWARD.

[**The following takes place during the coronation of King James VI and I (of Scotland and England).**] >Finally the Archbishop, the Admiral, the Chancellor, and two bishops carrying the crown led [the King](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/JamesIEngland.jpg) to the octagonal dais and placed him on the throne. The earls then covered their heads and took the oath, then the barons, but uncovered. Finally, the earls, Councilors and barons knelt before the King on a red brocaded cushion, kissed the King’s hand and touched the crown. >Some kissed it, but one went still further: “The Earl of Pembroke, a handsome youth, who is always with the King and always joking with him, actually kissed his Majesty’s face, whereupon the King laughed and give him a little cuff.” [**i.e.: hit him playfully**] >As the congregation looked on aghast, a herald shouted “Listen!” three more times. It was [Anna](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Anne_of_Denmark-1605.jpg)’s turn to be anointed and crowned. _____________________________ **Source:** Lisle, Leanda De. "An Anointed King." *After Elizabeth: The Rise of James of Scotland and the Struggle for the Throne of England*. New York: Ballantine, 2005. 245-46. Print. _____________________________ **Further Reading:** [King James VI and I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_VI_and_I) [Anne of Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Denmark)