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Here Comes the Queen
02of 10Her Majesty’s CarriageCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedThe Queen was carried in a gilded carriage that wasalmostas impressive as the gems she wore for her coronation.
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Her Majesty’s Carriage
Courtesy BritBox/A Queen is Crowned
The Queen was carried in a gilded carriage that wasalmostas impressive as the gems she wore for her coronation.
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In Wesminster Abbey
04of 10Coronation TimeCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedWhile the Queen sat on her throne, the Archbishop of Canterbury conducts the coronation.
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Coronation Time
While the Queen sat on her throne, the Archbishop of Canterbury conducts the coronation.
05of 10A Modern FirstCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedThe Queen’s coronation was the first to be broadcast on television (though then-Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill disapproved). Twenty million people tuned in around the world to watch the young Queen be crowned.
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A Modern First
The Queen’s coronation was the first to be broadcast on television (though then-Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill disapproved). Twenty million people tuned in around the world to watch the young Queen be crowned.
06of 10The CrownCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedThe Queen wore the St. Edward’s Crown, which is only used at coronations. She wore the historical coronation ring and carried the Orb, a gold sphere and a cross. The Orb is covered in diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire, pearls and an amethyst.
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The Crown
The Queen wore the St. Edward’s Crown, which is only used at coronations. She wore the historical coronation ring and carried the Orb, a gold sphere and a cross. The Orb is covered in diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire, pearls and an amethyst.
07of 10Prince Charles Looks OnCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedPrince Charles, at nearly 5 years old, was able to attend his mother’s coronation. Princess Anne, who was not yet 3, stayed at home at Buckingham Palace.
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Prince Charles Looks On
Prince Charles, at nearly 5 years old, was able to attend his mother’s coronation. Princess Anne, who was not yet 3, stayed at home at Buckingham Palace.
08of 10Ascending the ThroneCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedThe service was just over three hours long.
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Ascending the Throne
The service was just over three hours long.
09of 10Presenting Her MajestyCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedThree million people lined the streets of London, from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, to catch a glimpse of the Queen in her carriage.
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Presenting Her Majesty
Three million people lined the streets of London, from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, to catch a glimpse of the Queen in her carriage.
10of 10From the PalaceCourtesy BritBox/A Queen is CrownedAfterwards, the royal family appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the crowds — includingPrince Philip, Princess Anne,Prince Charlesand of course,Queen Elizabethherself.
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From the Palace
Afterwards, the royal family appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the crowds — includingPrince Philip, Princess Anne,Prince Charlesand of course,Queen Elizabethherself.
source: people.com
