The Coronation

The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history.

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Overview

The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.

Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Keeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Hall
John Hall
Self
Lady Glenconner
Lady Glenconner
Self
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
Self (archive footage)
Alastair Bruce
Alastair Bruce
Self - Royal Commentator (voice)

Trailer

The Coronation: Trailer - BBC One

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