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coronation of Elizabeth II: Media
British ceremony [1953]
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Elizabeth II's coronation
Elizabeth II in her coronation robes, photograph by Cecil Beaton, 1953.
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Elizabeth II: coronation
Philip, duke of Edinburgh, paying homage to his wife, the newly crowned queen Elizabeth...
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Elizabeth II: coronation
Elizabeth II riding in the Gold State Coach after her coronation in Westminster Abbey,...
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Elizabeth II after her coronation
Elizabeth II and coronation guests, June 2, 1953.
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Coronation Chair
British monarchs sit upon the Coronation Chair for the anointing and the investiture...
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Elizabeth II: coronation menu
A facsimile of the menu for the lunch following Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953;...
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Elizabeth II: coronation souvenirs
Wedgwood souvenirs created to commemorate the coronation of Elizabeth II.
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Westminster Abbey: Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey.
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Elizabeth II's anointing
The canopy of gold cloth being placed above Elizabeth II in preparation for her anointing...
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Robe of Estate
The Robe of Estate, worn by Elizabeth II at the end of her coronation (1953), on...
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