View Queen Elizabeth Ii Coronation Day Pictures. On the 2nd june 1953, the coronation of queen elizabeth ii took place and the whole country joined in celebration. Elizabeth took on the leading role after the death of her father king george vi on february 6, 1952.
The coronation of queen elizabeth ii as sovereign of the united kingdom, canada, australia, new zealand, south africa queen elizabeth ii at her coronation ceremony in westminster abbey, london.
In the morning upon the day of the coronation early, care is to be taken that the ampulla be filled with oil for the anointing, and, together with the spoon, be laid ready upon the altar in the abbey and the people shall remain standing from the entrance until the beginning of the communion service. The crowning of the sovereign is an ancient ceremony which has taken place at westminster abbey for over 900 years. Speaking for the first time about her coronation 65 years ago, queen elizabeth ii has revealed how uncomfortable she was riding in her golden carriage to the ceremony, and how wearing the imperial. As well as recounting the events of coronation day, 2nd june 1953, this bbc four film focuses on the months of meticulous planning beforehand.
