Coronation of Elizabeth II ... The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. [1]

Although Elizabeth had ascended the throne upon the death of her father, George VI, on February 6, 1952, her coronation took place more than a year later. This allowed for a period of mourning and …

The Queen's Coronation took place on 2 June 1953 following her accession on 6 February 1952. This documentary captures the whole historic event in glorious Technicolor.

Queen Elizabeth II's Accession and Coronation On 6 February 1952, King George VI died following a prolonged illness and Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne, becoming Queen …

Jun 2, 2025 · Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen years before dying of lung cancer at Sandringham.

On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in a lavish ceremony steeped in traditions that date back a millennium.

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, broadcast live on 2 June 1953, was the event that did more than any other to make television a mainstream medium. More than 20 million people watched the...

On June 2nd, 1953, a significant historical event unfolded, a royal ceremony for the ages that continues to resonate today: the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Dec 4, 2025 · On June 2, 1953, 27-year-old Elizabeth Windsor was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London. The historic event not only involved a transition of monarchs, but …

Apr 25, 2023 · Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation was a first-of-its-kind event for the United Kingdom. Here's a look back at the historic day. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became Queen Elizabeth...