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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

1953-06-02 00:00:00

Historical Overview

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London. It was the first British coronation to be broadcast live on television, reaching a global audience of millions. The event marked the official commencement of one of the longest reigns in world history and symbolized the transition of the British Empire into the modern Commonwealth.


1953 Coronation Souvenir Spoon

1953 Coronation Souvenir Spoon

Author: Smirkybec
Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953, London, England.

Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953, London, England.

Author: Cecil Beaton
Scan by the contributor of the contributor's ticket to view the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Scan by the contributor of the contributor's ticket to view the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Author: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir 1953

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir 1953

Author: Karen Roe
Queen Elizabeth coronation memorial on Blackcap, on the South Downs above Plumpton, East Sussex, England.

Queen Elizabeth coronation memorial on Blackcap, on the South Downs above Plumpton, East Sussex, England.

Author: Simon Burchell
Photograph shows Winston Churchill, full-length portrait, seated, facing front, with his son and grandson standing behind him, wearing coronation robes, at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Photograph shows Winston Churchill, full-length portrait, seated, facing front, with his son and grandson standing behind him, wearing coronation robes, at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Author: Toni Frissell
Coronation Avenue Avenue of copper beeches planted in 1953. It follows the beginning of the C19 carriage drive towards Leigh Court.

Coronation Avenue Avenue of copper beeches planted in 1953. It follows the beginning of the C19 carriage drive towards Leigh Court.

Author: ceridwen
Object displayed in Harewood House - West Yorkshire, England.

Object displayed in Harewood House - West Yorkshire, England.

Author: Daderot
Two limed oak chairs used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The chairs were made by B North and Sons, of High Wycombe covered with blue velvet from Listers mills in Bradford. This chairs were occupied during the coronation by The 2nd Lord Armstrong (1892–1972) and his wife.

Two limed oak chairs used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The chairs were made by B North and Sons, of High Wycombe covered with blue velvet from Listers mills in Bradford. This chairs were occupied during the coronation by The 2nd Lord Armstrong (1892–1972) and his wife.

Author: GermanOle
Coronation clock of St Peter's church, Stanley

Coronation clock of St Peter's church, Stanley

Author: Stephen Craven
Coronation crowds at Portman Street/Oxford Street, 1953

Coronation crowds at Portman Street/Oxford Street, 1953

Author: Ben Brooksbank
A program for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation; photo of the program taken at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in 2019.

A program for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation; photo of the program taken at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in 2019.

Author: SesameStreetCred
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir 1953

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir 1953

Author: Karen Roe
Kantine W.B. 23 in der Niedersachsen-Kaserne Bergen-Hohne und Eiche gepflanzt anlässlich der Krönung von Elisabeth II am 2. Juni 1953

Kantine W.B. 23 in der Niedersachsen-Kaserne Bergen-Hohne und Eiche gepflanzt anlässlich der Krönung von Elisabeth II am 2. Juni 1953

Author: Photographer and uploader was Hajotthu at de.wikipedia
A silk banner that was displayed at Elizabeth II's coronation featuring a crowned garter with the cypher EIIR. On display at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey.

A silk banner that was displayed at Elizabeth II's coronation featuring a crowned garter with the cypher EIIR. On display at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey.

Author: Firebrace
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation speech, 1953.

Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation speech, 1953.

Author: Elizabeth II
IdentificatieTitel(s): Exemplaar van de speciale editie van de Picture Post tgv de kroning van koningin Elizabeth II, 13 juni 1953 Picture Post / Special Coronation souvenir number (titel op object)Objecttype: prent tijdschrift Objectnummer: RP-P-2018-795Omschrijving: Exemplaar van de speciale editie van het tijdschrift 'Picture Post' van 13 juni 1953, ter gelegenheid van de kroning van koningin Elizabeth II op 2 juni 1953.VervaardigingVervaardiger: uitgever: Hulton Press Ltd. (vermeld op object) Plaats vervaardiging: LondenDatering: 13-jun-1953Materiaal en TechniekFysieke kenmerken: drukwerkMateriaal: papier Techniek: drukwerkAfmetingen: blad: hoogte 334 mm × breedte 255 mmOnderwerpWat: coronation of a ruler - BB - female ruler Wanneer: 1953-06-02 - 1953-06-02 Waar: Londen Wie: Elizabeth II (koningin van Engeland) Verwerving en rechten:Verwerving: onbekend 2018Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Exemplaar van de speciale editie van de Picture Post tgv de kroning van koningin Elizabeth II, 13 juni 1953 Picture Post / Special Coronation souvenir number (titel op object)Objecttype: prent tijdschrift Objectnummer: RP-P-2018-795Omschrijving: Exemplaar van de speciale editie van het tijdschrift 'Picture Post' van 13 juni 1953, ter gelegenheid van de kroning van koningin Elizabeth II op 2 juni 1953.VervaardigingVervaardiger: uitgever: Hulton Press Ltd. (vermeld op object) Plaats vervaardiging: LondenDatering: 13-jun-1953Materiaal en TechniekFysieke kenmerken: drukwerkMateriaal: papier Techniek: drukwerkAfmetingen: blad: hoogte 334 mm × breedte 255 mmOnderwerpWat: coronation of a ruler - BB - female ruler Wanneer: 1953-06-02 - 1953-06-02 Waar: Londen Wie: Elizabeth II (koningin van Engeland) Verwerving en rechten:Verwerving: onbekend 2018Copyright: Publiek domein

Author: Rijksmuseum
Plaque to the Coronation of Elizabeth II on the side door of Saint Mary's Church, Hemel Hempstead, November 2025. Inscribed:"THIS DOOR WAS PRESENTED BY/A.L/ SELDEN Esq/MAYOR OF THIS BOROUGH 1945-1949/TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF/QUEEN ELIZABETH II/1953".

Plaque to the Coronation of Elizabeth II on the side door of Saint Mary's Church, Hemel Hempstead, November 2025. Inscribed:"THIS DOOR WAS PRESENTED BY/A.L/ SELDEN Esq/MAYOR OF THIS BOROUGH 1945-1949/TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF/QUEEN ELIZABETH II/1953".

Author: No Swan So Fine
Holy Cross, Binsted- commemorative plaque

Holy Cross, Binsted- commemorative plaque

Author: Basher Eyre
Kantine W.B. 23 in der Niedersachsen-Kaserne Bergen-Hohne und Eiche gepflanzt anlässlich der Krönung von Elisabeth II am 2. Juni 1953

Kantine W.B. 23 in der Niedersachsen-Kaserne Bergen-Hohne und Eiche gepflanzt anlässlich der Krönung von Elisabeth II am 2. Juni 1953

Author: Photographer and uploader was Hajotthu at de.wikipedia
Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo
Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ]
Beschrijving : Kroning Elizabeth op televisie te Amsterdam voor Engelse kolonie
Datum : 2 juni 1953
Locatie : Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Trefwoorden : KRONING, kolonien, televisies
Persoonsnaam : Elizabeth
Fotograaf : Noske, J.D. / Anefo
Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief 
Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit)
Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.03

Bestanddeelnummer : 905-7562

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Kroning Elizabeth op televisie te Amsterdam voor Engelse kolonie Datum : 2 juni 1953 Locatie : Amsterdam, Noord-Holland Trefwoorden : KRONING, kolonien, televisies Persoonsnaam : Elizabeth Fotograaf : Noske, J.D. / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.03 Bestanddeelnummer : 905-7562

Author: Daan Noske / Anefo
Pine trees planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Maclagan, Queensland

Pine trees planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Maclagan, Queensland

Author: Mattinbgn (talk · contribs)
Decorations on Main Street, Southwold, Suffolk, England in anticipation of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Decorations on Main Street, Southwold, Suffolk, England in anticipation of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Author: Clive Warneford
Peter Horsley following the Duke of Edinburgh at the Coronation; immediately behind the Duke's page is "Boy" Browning. To his left hand is Horsley

Peter Horsley following the Duke of Edinburgh at the Coronation; immediately behind the Duke's page is "Boy" Browning. To his left hand is Horsley

Author: Woodag
Prince Philip

Prince Philip

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