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5 days ago · Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953, 16 months after she officially became the Queen after her father, King George VI passed away. It was a momentous day in history and a ...
3 days ago · 1953: The Coronation - London prepares Close The day before Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned as monarch, preparations are in full swing to ensure the day goes as smoothly as possible.
2 days ago · Consort of the Queen Royal house Coronation portrait of Elizabeth II with Philip, June 1953, by Cecil Beaton. Elizabeth's accession to the throne brought up the question of the name of the royal house, as Elizabeth would typically have taken Philip's last name upon marriage.
Apr 16, 2016 · Accession describes the event of a new Sovereign taking the throne upon the death of the previous King or Queen. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James's Palace.
18 hours ago · Lucas designed special editions of hats to celebrate Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, giving them names like “Tiara,” “Dream Princess” and “Crown Jewels,” and he created lines for ...
2 days ago · Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation ceremony was a truly special moment in history. This month marked 71 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey; the first to ...
