“Long Live Queen Elizabeth,” local newspaper headlines ... The unexpected death of King George VI delayed the coronation until June 2, 1953, with thousands of guests in attendance while ...

Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation on this day ... even at the age of 96. Her Coronation – June 2, 1953 – came after a year of preparation. Britain was still reeling from the aftermath of World ...

Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned during her coronation ceremony on June 2nd, 1953 she was just 27 years old at the time Elizabeth ascended to the throne after her father's death in February ...