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The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. [1] She acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards.
Elizabeth II held numerous titles and honours, both during and before her time as monarch of each of her Commonwealth realms.Each is listed below; where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title or award (the title as Princess Elizabeth of York being given as from her birth), and the second indicates the date of its loss or renunciation.
The Crown Equerry. Colonel Sir Dermot McMorrough Kavanagh GCVO (1890–1958) The Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain's Office Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Terence Nugent GCVO MC (1895–1973) Equerry to the Queen Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO DSO DFC (1914–1995) Equerry to the Queen Major Sir Michael Edward Adeane KCVO CB (1910–1984) Equerry to the ...
Prince Richard of Gloucester, the Queen's first cousin; The Duchess of Kent, the Queen's paternal aunt by marriage (also the Duke of Edinburgh's first cousin) The Duke of Kent, the Queen's first cousin; Princess Alexandra of Kent, the Queen's first cousin; Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen's first cousin; Princess Marie Louise, the Queen's ...
Four crowns will appear throughout the 10 days of events to honor the queen. Here is the meaning behind these crown jewels and other symbols.
From Prince of Wales to King Charles III: The man behind the crown 06:00 , Ellie Muir Ahead of the coronation, Charlotte Cripps talks to royal sources to debunk some bizarre myths about the new king.
During the appearance, the monarch wears the Imperial State Crown and, if there is one, the queen consort wears her consort crown. In the evening, a fireworks display is held nearby, usually in Hyde Park. [137] In 1902, Edward VII's illness led to the postponement of a fourteen-course banquet at Buckingham Palace. [138]
On Sunday 7 May, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their two eldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight, joined the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla in ...