History of that most victorious monarch Edward III king of England and France, and lord of Ireland and fifth founder of the
Most Noble Order of the Garter: Being a full and exact account of the life and death of the said king, together with that of his most renowned son Edward, prince of Wales and of Aquitain, sirnamed the Black-Prince: faithfully and carefully collected from the best and most antient authors, Domestick and Foreign, printed books, manuscripts and records.

By Joshua Barnes
Published Cambridge, 1688

Although it is probable that Scholars were present at every Coronation since the refoundation of the School by Queen Elizabeth, the first reference to their presence occurs in Sandford?s History of the Coronation of King James II. It is noted that ?when the Queen entered the Choir, the King?s Scholars of Westminster School, in number forty, all in surplices, being placed in a Gallery adjoining the Great Organ-Loft, entertained Her Majesty with this short Prayer or Salutation, ?Vivat Regina Maria?; which they continued to sing until His Majesty entered the Choir, whom they entertained in like manner with this Prayer or Salutation ?Vivat Jacobus Rex?, which they continued to sing until His Majesty ascended the Theatre.?