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In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II‘s coronation, we look at Queen Elizabeth‘s own coronation on 2nd June 1953 and the coronations of some of the monarchs that proceeded her.

‘The Coronation’ will air on BBC One at 20:00 on Sunday 14 January, 2018.

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Queen Elizabeth II returning to Buckingham Palace after her Coronation, 1953
 
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HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
 
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Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in the State Coach, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953
 
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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953
 
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Coronation of Elizabeth II, Westminster Abbey, London, June 1953
 
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The Duchess of Kent dances with the Duke of Norfolk, Coronation Ball, Albert Hall, London, 1953. Creator: Unknown
 
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Princess Margaret arriving at Westminster Abbey, coronation rehearsal, London, 1953
 
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Queen Elizabeth II (b1926), 1953
 
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Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace a few days before the coronation, 1953
 
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Queen Elizabeth II (b1926) during her coronation, 1953
 
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The Duke of Norfolk, the Earl Marshal, in his coronation day robes, May 1953
 
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The Imperial State Crown 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
 
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The head of the Sceptre with the Cross 1953. Artist: Robert Viner
 
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The Sovereign's Orb and Queen Mary II's Orb 1953
 
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St. Edward's Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned 1953
 
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Ampulla and Spoon 1953
 
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Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword 1953
 
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Great Sword of State with scabbard 1953
 
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The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729 1953
 
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The Crown of England, St Edward's Crown c1937
 
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Symbols of Imperial Majesty, c1935. Creator: George John Younghusband
 
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Coronation rings 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
 
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Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, 1937
 
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Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, 1937
 
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The Crown of England, 1901
 
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The Regalia of England, c1820 (c1895)
 
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Regalia of Charles II 1670s
 
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The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey 1902. Artist: York & Son
 
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Westminster Abbey, c1990-2010. Artist: Max Alexander
 
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The Coronation Chair c1845, (1864)
 
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The Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey, London, 1900
 
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The Coronation Chair, with the Stone of Scone, Westminster Abbey, London, 1937
 
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Interior of Westminster Abbey, London, late 19th century.Artist: Underwood & Underwood
 
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Westminster Abbey
 
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Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey 1859
 
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The coronation chair of the English sovereigns, Westminster Abbey, London, 1810.Artist: John Roffe
 
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In spring 1910, King Edward VII died, in March 1911, King George V was crowned 1911, (1945)
 
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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their Coronation Day 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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King George V and Queen Mary, 1911. Artist: W&D Downey
 
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The Crowning of the Queen Consort 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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The Anointing: The Archbishop Making the Sign of the Cross on the King's Head 1937
 
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Cynosure of All Eyes in the Processions: The State Coach 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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The Inthronization of His Majesty, who is seen crowned and sceptred 1937
 
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The Coronation Procession to the Abbey 1937
 
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The Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster; Showing the Temporary Annexe 1937
 
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The Coronation Ceremony in the Abbey: The Queen's Procession 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
 
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The Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1902 (1906)
 
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Gilded Crowns for the Mall 1937
 
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Midnight in the Mall 1937
 
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George VI is crowned with St. Edwards Crown on the day of his coronation 1937
 
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Crowds on Oxford Street during the bank holiday which followed King George VIs coronation 1937
 
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The Procession Into The Abbey 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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The Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the occasion of King George VI's coronation Creator: Unknown
 
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The Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952), 12 May 1937
 
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The Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952) 12 May, 1937
 
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The Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952) 12 May, 1937
 
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The coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey, 22 June 1911
 
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Coronation of George IV, 1820 (c1850s)
 
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The Homage George VI's coronation ceremony, 12 May 1937, (1937).Artist: Henry Charles Brewer
 
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King George VI in coronation robes, 1937.Artist: Albert Henry Collings
 
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The Act of Crowning George VI's coronation ceremony, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937.Artist: Henry Charles Brewer
 
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George VI in coronation robes: the Robe of Purple Velvet, with the Imperial State Crown, 1937.Artist: Fortunino Matania
 
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Queen Elizabeth in coronation robes, 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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Queen Alexandra in full coronation robes, 1902
 
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1838
 
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Coronation of George III, 1761 (c1850s)
 
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Coronation of Victoria, 1837 (c1850s)
 
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The taking of the oath by Edward the Confessor, Winchester, 1042, (1902)
 
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The Crown Jewels of England
 
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The Archbishop of Canterbury and York, and other prelates, the Coronation
 
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Officers of the Heralds College, Coronation ceremony. Artist: Frederic de Haenen
 
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Coronation of King George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821 (1824). Artist: Matthew Dubourg
 
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The crowning of Edward I, Westminster, 19 August 1274, (1902)
 
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Edward VII in full coronation robes, 1902
 
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The exhortation addressed to Edward IV, Westminster, 29 June 1461, (1902)
 
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King George V, in the year of his coronation 1911.Artist: Walter William Ouless
 
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