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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.
Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926, the first child of Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and his wife, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). Her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary , and her mother was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th ...
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.
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 ...
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.
Shahzada, Persian for prince, the feminine form is Shahzadi. Yuvaraja, is an Indian title for crown prince, literally "young king", the heir apparent to the throne of a kingdom. The feminine is Yuvarani. Buumi, first in line to the throne in Serer pre-colonial kingdoms. The second in line is called a Thilas, whereas the third in line is known ...
The Lord Chamberlain of the Queen Mother's Household Lieutenant-Colonel The Earl of Airlie KT GCVO MC. his coronet carried by his page Robert Ramsay HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother: Her train borne by The Mistress of the Robes The Dowager Duchess of Northumberland GCVO CBE. assisted by: Jonathan Peel Michael Anson Viscount Carlow: The Earl Erne