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Jul 6, 2022 · Queen Elizabeth's dazzling coronation dress is on display again in honor of her Platinum Jubilee year — and this time the exhibition is sparklier than ever!
- Monique Jessen
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- It Was The First Televised Coronation
- Her Gown Had A Hidden Good-Luck Charm
- Top-Secret Staff Were Recruited
- Footage Was Flown Across The Atlantic in Military Jets
- The Romance!
Tech-savvy even back then, Princess Elizabeth was determined to have the ceremony broadcast (much to the disapproval of Sir Winston Churchill). It would be the first coronation to be televised (except for the anointing and the communion) and was broadcast in 44 languages. An estimated 20 million people gathered round their television screens (or th...
Trusted royal couturier Sir Norman Hartnell worked closely with Elizabeth to create a gown in the finest white duchess satin, richly embroidered with national and Commonwealth floral emblems in gold and silver thread. Encrusted with seed pearls, sequins and crystals, the designer added a secret detail for extra luck. Unknown to the Queen, Hartnell ...
There was a shortage of professional coachmen to help transport dignitaries to Westminster Abbey in horse drawn carriages, so millionaire businessmen and country squires offered their services – many dressing up as servants to help take people to the ceremony.
To make the broadcast available the same day, Royal Air Force bomber jets known as Canberras flew film footage across the Atlantic so that the Canadian Broadcast Company could air it. It was the first non-stop transatlantic flight between the United Kingdom and Canada, and landed in Labrador.
Prince Philipwas the first person to pay homage to the Queen after the Archbishop of Canterbury. After being lifted on her throne, her husband said, “I Philip, do become your liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship; and faith and truth I will bear unto you, to live and die, against all manner of folks. So help me God.” He then kissed her...
Coronation gown of Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place on 2 June 1953. Ordered in October 1952, her gown took eight months of research, design, workmanship, and intricate embroidery to complete.
- Jessica Pearce Rotondi
- Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Travel to Westminster Abbey in the Coronation Coach. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the Coronation Coach en route to Westminster Abbey for Elizabeth's coronation ceremony, 2nd June 1953.
- Queen Elizabeth II in Her Coronation Dress With Maids of Honor. Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honor, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, June 2, 1953.
- Prince Charles Watches His Mother’s Coronation. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles with Princess Margaret Rose in the royal box at Westminster Abbey during the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II.
- The Archbishop of Canterbury Crowns Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II seated on the St. Edward throne. She is wearing the crown of England which was placed on her head by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Jul 8, 2022 · The Queen's coronation dress, robes and jewels have been unveiled as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The items of clothing and jewellery are on display for public viewing at...
May 6, 2023 · Vogue takes a look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation gown from 1953, created by couturier Norman Hartnell. The Queen’s Coronation gown included the national emblems of the four...
May 8, 2023 · The official portraits from The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen have been released. They were taken by Hugo Burnand in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace following the Coronation Service.
