11 min.
A look back in time
The most notable coronation of our modern time was that of Elizabeth II, which took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, meaning many of us were lucky enough to witness the spectacle and remember it to this day. Elizabeth’s coronation was held more than a year after she was proclaimed Queen upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952. Not only did this length of time respect the passing of a monarch before celebrating the new one, it also allowed adequate time for the planning committees to make preparations.
During the service, Elizabeth took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, was invested with robes and regalia, and was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and…
