Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
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Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
Illustration to show the positions of participants at the moment of crowning during Queen Elizabeth IIs forthcoming coronation, 1953. Depicts an empty Westminster Abbey, with numbers to indicate the positions of peers, peeresses, religious officials, members of the royal family etc. Date: 1953
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1953 Ceremonial Ceremony Coronation Crowning Dignitaries Edwards Monarch Monarchy Peeresses Peers Throne Westminster Elizabeth
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricate and historic ceremony of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. The empty seats and numbered positions depicted in this print serve as a visual guide to the various dignitaries and participants who would have occupied them during the momentous occasion. At the center of the image, the throne awaits the monarch, symbolizing the enduring power and tradition of the British monarchy. To the left of the throne, the Archbishop of Canterbury, as the senior bishop of the Church of England, would have officiated the crowning ceremony. King George VI, Elizabeth's father and the previous monarch, is seated to the right of the throne, marking his presence and support for his daughter's ascension to the throne. The positions of the peers and peeresses, religious officials, and members of the royal family are also indicated in this illustration. The peers, including the Duke of Edinburgh (later known as Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II), would have taken their places in the House of Lords, while the peeresses would have sat in the House of Commons. This illustration offers a unique perspective on the grandeur and tradition of the coronation ceremony, which has been an essential part of the British monarchy since the Middle Ages. The meticulous arrangement of the participants and the solemn atmosphere of Westminster Abbey serve as a testament to the significance and continuity of the monarchy in the modern era.
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