First, a short clip of Her Majesty entering Westminster Abbey for her Coronation, wearing the Imperial State Crown.
The actual Coronation, the vesting in the cope, the delivery of the Mace and Sceptre, and the Crowning with St Edward's Crown.
For those with the patience, the central part of the BBC’s marathon eight-hour live television broadcast, lasting three hours, of the Coronation on 2 June 1953, beginning with the Queen’s arrival at Westminster Abbey and going through to the end of the service. Narrated by Richard Dimbleby.
And, for those of less patience, a 'condensation' of the day from Her Majesty leaving the Palace, until she and the Royal Family appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to the cheers of her subjects.
Vivat Regina!
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