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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Abbey for Coronation, 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Abbey for Coronation, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Maids of Honour alights from the golden State Coach on arriving at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation in June 1953. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh awaits her. The bouquet she carried included orchids, stephanotis and carnations from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and, by tradition, was presented to her by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. Date: 1953
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In this historic photograph, Queen Elizabeth II makes her grand entrance at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on June 2, 1953. The young monarch, dressed in her magnificent robes and adorned with the Imperial State Crown, alights from the golden State Coach, accompanied by her Maids of Honour. The coach, drawn by eight white horses, symbolizes the power and majesty of the British monarchy. As Queen Elizabeth II steps down from the coach, her consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, awaits her with a warm welcome. The Queen's bouquet, presented to her by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, includes orchids, stephanotis, and carnations, representing the flowers of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This momentous occasion marked the official installation of Queen Elizabeth II as the sovereign ruler of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. The Coronation Ceremony, filled with ancient rituals and traditions, solidified her position as the spiritual and symbolic head of the Church of England and the monarch of her people. The image captures the essence of the grandeur and tradition that surrounds the British monarchy, as well as the warmth and connection between the newly crowned Queen and her consort. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a significant event in British history, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the majesty and pageantry of the occasion.
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