The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June 2, 1953. However, she came to the throne on February 6, 1952. Her Silver Jubilee was held in 1977, her Golden Jubilee was in 2002, and now her Diamond Jubilee for 60 years is held this year. The only other monarch to reach her Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897. This weekend, from June 2nd to June 5th, the main 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II are being held.
Coronation day on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her husband, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh:
The Queen wore a gown by her favorite couturier, Norman Hartnell. Here is his sketch for the gown that her Majesty wore on her coronation day:
The Queen entering Westminster Abbey:
Ticket to the Queen’s coronation:
Here is a video from her coronation day in 1953:
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