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      • A coronation is a symbolic formality and does not signify the official beginning of the monarch's reign; de jure and de facto his or her reign commences from the moment of the preceding monarch's death or abdication, maintaining legal continuity of the monarchy.
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  2. Jun 2, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth II — on this day in history, June 2, 1953 — is crowned monarch of the U.K. before guests, dignitaries and royals at Westminster Abbey. She became the longest reigning monarch.

  3. Jun 2, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned during a coronation ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. Elizabeth, only 27 years old at the time, was accompanied by her husband ...

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  4. 3 days ago · More commonly, a king's wife is crowned as queen consort. If the king is already married at the time of his coronation, a joint coronation of both king and queen may be performed.

  5. Jun 2, 2024 · Today's Highlight in History: On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at age 27 at a ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI.

  6. 6 days ago · coronation, ceremony whereby a sovereign is inaugurated into office by receiving upon his or her head the crown, which is the chief symbol of regal authority. From earliest historical times a king, queen, or chieftain was inaugurated by some public ceremony; the sovereign might be raised upon a shield, presented with a spear, or invested with a ...

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  7. Jun 2, 2024 · On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at age 27 at a ceremony in London’s Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI. On this date: In 1924, Congress...

  8. Jun 2, 2024 · On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at age 27 at a ceremony in London’s Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI. On this date: In 1924, Congress ...

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