The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 2nd June 1953. Approved Souvenir Programme.

Product Information

The sound teams will create a soundscape in 5.1 surround to capture the music sequences of the processions as well as inside the Abbey. a b Day, A. (22 May 1953). "Coronation Review of the Fleet" (PDF). Cloud Observers Association . Retrieved 3 May 2015. Television reigns: Broadcasting Queen Elizabeth's coronation". Science Museum. 29 October 2018. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020.

EastEnders will mark the historical occasion with a Coronation-themed street party in Albert Square hosted by the residents of Walford who come together to celebrate the festivities of the day just as those around the nation will be celebrating this summer. Viewers can expect to see the community spirit of Walford at an all-time high as the residents attempt to leave their drama at the door, but whether the day will go ahead without a hitch is yet to be revealed. Wednesday 3 May a b c d "On This Day > 2nd June > 1953: Queen Elizabeth takes coronation oath". British Broadcasting Corporation. 2 June 1953 . Retrieved 19 December 2009. The coronation ceremony of ElizabethII followed a pattern similar to the coronations of the kings and queens before her, being held in Westminster Abbey, and involving the peerage and clergy. However, for the new queen, several parts of the ceremony were markedly different.

England

Using the frigate HMS Surprise as a royal yacht, the Queen and royal family started to review the lines of anchored ships at 3:30p.m., finally anchoring at 5:10p.m. [98] This was followed by a fly-past of Fleet Air Arm aircraft. Forty naval air squadrons participated, with 327 aircraft flying from four naval air stations; the formation was led by Rear Admiral Walter Couchman flying a de Havilland Sea Vampire. [99] After the Queen transferred to Vanguard for dinner, the day concluded with the Illumination of the fleet and a fireworks display. [98] Honours of Scotland [ edit ] The Crown of Scotland

Now, as the nation prepares for the Coronation of His Majesty The King, a very special choir – made up of singing groups of all shapes and sizes to give a true representation of the diverse range of faces, places and voices that makes up modern Britain today – will be given the once in a lifetime chance to sing their hearts out for The King and Queen Consort at the Coronation Concert, as well as the millions who will be watching around the world. A programme for Queen ElizabethII's coronation; photo of the programme taken at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in 2019. Apparently there had been much controversy in the Government as to whether it would be ‘right and proper’ to televise such a solemn occasion. Several members of the Cabinet at the time, including Sir Winston Churchill, urged the Queen to spare herself the strain of the heat and glare of the cameras, by refusing to have the ceremony televised. Once he has been crowned, Charles will be moved from the coronation chair to the throne and the Archbishop will deliver a prayer. Homage Blue Peter – On Friday 5 May, the Blue Peter studio will be decorated with bunting triangles designed by children. Presenter Joel will also be challenged to join the Royal Marines band where he will rehearse and perform as a drummer with the marching band who will feature in the Coronation parade. BBC Education

On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the whole country joined in celebration.

Shils, Edward, and Michael Young. "The meaning of the coronation." The Sociological Review 1.2 (1953): 63–81. Government of Nova Scotia. "The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II > The Queen's Personal Canadian Flag". Queen's Printer for Nova Scotia . Retrieved 29 February 2012. BBC News will provide comprehensive coverage with live presentation from Westminster Abbey and contributions from correspondents across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. The fun started on May 29, 1953, and continued through coronation day on June 2 and didn’t conclude until June 6. Businesses, householders and “citizens generally” were urged to “display illuminations, flags, flowers, evergreens and other decorations” and even decorate their cars. Problems playing this file? See media help. Australian stamp issued for the coronation of Queen ElizabethIITheir Majesties The King and The Queen Consort hope the Coronation Weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Their Majesties are looking forward to marking the occasion with the public throughout 2023. Saturday 6th May 2023 The communion service was then conducted, involving prayers by both the clergy and Elizabeth, Fisher asking, "O God... Grant unto this thy servant Elizabeth, our Queen, the spirit of wisdom and government, that being devoted unto thee with her whole heart, she may so wisely govern, that in her time thy Church may be in safety, and Christian devotion may continue in peace", before reading various excerpts from the First Epistle of Peter, Psalms, and the Gospel of Matthew. [67] Elizabeth was then anointed as the choir sang Zadok the Priest; the Queen's jewellery and crimson cape were removed by Lord Ancaster and the mistress of the robes, [15] the Duchess of Devonshire and, wearing only a simple, white linen dress also designed by Hartnell to completely cover the coronation gown, she moved to be seated in King Edward's Chair. There, Fisher, assisted by the dean of Westminster, made a cross on her forehead, hands and breast with holy oil made from the same base as had been used in the coronation of her father. [30] A gold canopy borne aloft by four Knights of the Garter on poles shielded her, and at her request, the anointing ceremony was not televised. [68]

a b "168 Jets Roared Over The Palace Balcony". Belfast Telegraph. 3 June 1953 . Retrieved 22 June 2022. The incumbent Earl Marshal is responsible for organising the Coronation. Since 1386 the position has been undertaken by The Duke of Norfolk. The 16th Duke of Norfolk was responsible for The Queen's Coronation in 1953 and he was also responsible for the State funeral of Sir Winston Churchill (1965) and the investiture of The Prince of Wales (1969). Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953 in Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty was the thirty-ninth Sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey. Live will head to the heart of the action with programming coming live from London in advance of the Coronation ceremony with Tony Livesey presenting 5 Live Drive on Friday May 5 and 5 Live Breakfast with Rachel Burden and Chris Warburton on Saturday 6 May. From Canada came the prime minister, Louis St. Laurent, and five other members of the federal Cabinet, the chief justice, the speakers of the House of Commons and Senate, the leaders of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the same two houses, and the leader of the Government in the Senate, [52] Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Louis Breithaupt and his premier, Leslie Frost, as well as Premier of Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas, Quebec Cabinet ministers Onésime Gagnon and John Samuel Bourque, [53] Mayor of Toronto Allan A. Lamport, and Chief of the Squamish Nation Joe Mathias. [36] [35]Whiting, Marguerite (2008). "Royal Acorns" (PDF). Trillium. Parkhill: Ontario Horticultural Association. Spring 2008: 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 November 2008 . Retrieved 3 July 2009. Including 856 representing the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Canadian Air Force. [41]