10 Little-Known Facts About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation

Princess Kate and Prince William were in great company Sunday for King Charles III coronation concert at Windsor Castle. Their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, appeared to be having a blast while sitting in the royal box to watch the show with 20,000 revelers. The family cheered along as Nicole Scherzinger took the stage to sing before Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performed for the new king and queen.

coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.

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Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing a blue cape and silver floral headpieceas she entered Westminster Abbey alongside her husband, heir apparent Prince William, and behind the king. The Princess of Wales sported an Alexander McQueen design for the special occasion: an ivory silk crepe dress with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs signifying the four nations.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, had the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday in a ceremony that also formalized his role as the head of the Church of England and marked the transfer of his title and powers.  Queen Elizabeth was only 27 years old when her big day finally came calling, though she had to wait 15 months between her ascension to the throne and her coronation. Meanwhile, Charles was 74 on his coronation day, but he only had to wait two days shy of eight months from when he ascended the throne to his coronation day.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, will have the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday, May 6, in a ceremony that also formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers.  Queen Elizabeth was only 27 years old when her big day finally came calling, though she had to wait 15 months between her ascension to the throne and her coronation. Meanwhile, Charles will be 74 on his coronation day, but he only had to wait two days shy of eight months from when he ascended the throne to his coronation day.

Charles has spent his entire life preparing for his role as King, and today he will finally be crowned at a Coronation filled with pomp and ceremony.

It’s been nearly 70 years since a coronation ceremony has taken place. Queen Elizabeth II‘s ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, will have the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday, May 6, in a ceremony that also formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers.

King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to enjoy a post-coronation lunch with the Royal family and Camilla’s nearest and dearest at Buckingham Palace after Saturday's historic ceremony – but it looks as though one person will be missing.The couple will be joined by a host of royals, including Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, after proceedings at London's Westminster Abbey. Camilla’s relatives including, most likely, her sister and trusted confidante Annabel Elliot, her children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, and her grandchildren, will also be at the private celebration with their blended family.

A doggone historic crowning ceremony! Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis have special plans for King Charles III’s coronation.

It has been 70 years since the last British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was officially crowned. With Elizabeth's son, King Charles III, set to be crowned on May 6, people are recalling his mother's coronation, which was the last time the British public witnessed the ritual. "The whole of London was sort of a cauldron of people rushing to the area to look at what was happening," said James Wilkinson, then an 11-year-old member of the Westminster Abbey choir, which sang during the ceremony.

coronation of King Charles III might want to stay vigilant.Two royal “superfans” who foresaw the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have revealed some very ominous predictions for Saturday’s crowning ceremony in London.“We’ve had visions, like slideshows in our heads, that security needs to be high,” Berkshire native Lynne Antink, 78, told Jam Press.She and her son, Colin, 31, have been rabid royal fans for some time, notably hailing Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, as “role models” for their views on family issues. Colin’s bedroom is festooned with monarchical memorabilia, including a wall hanging of Charles and a newspaper clipping showing the first time Colin met the king, in 2002.“I won an award for being a young carer for my mom, and I remember King Charles being rather nervous,” Colin said of hobnobbing with his hero.

King Charles will make history when he becomes the oldest monarch to be crowned at his coronation ceremony on May 6. It will be a big moment for the United Kingdom, marking the first coronation of a monarch since Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953 - 70 years ago.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, will have the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday, May 6, in a ceremony that also formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers.  Queen Elizabeth was only 27 years old when her big day finally came calling, though she had to wait 15 months between her ascension to the throne and her coronation. Meanwhile, Charles will be 74 on his coronation day, but he only had to wait two days shy of eight months from when he ascended the throne to his coronation day.

As King Charles III prepares to be crowned - the first coronation of a new British monarch for the first time in most people's lives - we look back to the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, which took place in the infant years of the UK's Official Chart, nearly 70 years ago.

Princess Anne thinks the future of the British monarchy is pretty straightforward when it comes to her older brother King Charles III's reign.In a rare interview with, the 72-year-old daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave her take on the type of monarch she believes her brother will be.«Well, you know what you're getting because he's been practicing for a bit,» Anne said with a laugh. «And I don't think he'll change.

A subtle tribute. Before Queen Consort Camilla is officially crowned during her husband King Charles III’s coronation, she will enter Westminster Abbey with a small piece of Queen Elizabeth II’s memory.

and her great-grandchildren. Namely, and kids, Archie and Lilibet.On April 21, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a previously unseen portrait of the late Queen with a group of her young grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including the Wales brood; Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The photo, which was in honor of what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 97th birthday, was taken by at Balmoral Castle in the summer of 2022.While the Sussex family lives in California and will likely miss out on many a royal family portrait as time goes on, it's worth noting that Meghan and Harry in June 2022 to celebrate the Queen's .

Remembering a legend. Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated by her loved ones on what would have been her 97th birthday following her death.