Near the beginning of Queen Elizabeth’s historic 70-year reign, she took part in her coronation on June 2, 1953—72 years ago.

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place—72 years ago today. However, according to the monarch herself, not every aspect of the special day was perfect. Known for pranking tourists in Balmoral, ...

Queen Elizabeth II was just 27 years old when she ascended the throne after her father’s death. It was not until June 2, 1953 ...

One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the ...

Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned on June 2, 1953, at the age of 27 during a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

A great concourse in Westminster Abbey cried “God save the Queen” as they watched the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey ...

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, broadcast live on 2 June 1953, was the event that did more than any other to make television a mainstream medium. More than 20 million people watched the ...

Queen Elizabeth cake is a Canadian dessert worth making at home. It's rich with dates and topped with a broiled coconut ...

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation in 1953.Leslie Priest / AP The young queen ...