Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, better known as Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned 70 years ago.It was a long wait for her eldest son, Charles, to follow in her coronation footsteps. But on May 6 ...

Memories of Queen Elizabeth's coronation on June 2, 1953, from some people in Britain old enough to remember it. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Frank Langfitt and author Claudia Joseph.

It has been 70 years since the last British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was officially crowned. With Elizabeth's son, King Charles III, set to be crowned on May 6, people are recalling his mother ...

Near the beginning of Queen Elizabeth’s historic 70-year reign, she took part in her coronation on June 2, 1953—72 years ago. Despite all the pomp and ceremony, the Queen found one aspect of ...

Queen Elizabeth's coronation took place on June 2, 1953. Here's a look back at the historic event, from her coronation gown to her speech.

King Charles III's coronation on May 6 will last just one hour, compared to his mother Queen Elizabeth II's three-hour ceremony in 1953.

In the run-up to her engagement, Jacqueline Bouvier—later First Lady Jackie Kennedy—traveled to London to report on Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. Vogue breaks down the story of her most ...

Queen Elizabeth's Coronation was broadcast by the BBC and in the UK, 27million people tuned in to watch while 11million listened on the radio. Coronation Prince Philip King George VI Royals.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has concluded. As the U.K. and much of the world mourn, the royal family escorted the queen her burial at Windsor Castle.

How Queen Elizabeth II clashed with Prince Philip over the televising of her coronation. By ED HOLT. Published: 02:25 EDT, 2 June 2025 | Updated: 07:52 EDT, 2 June 2025 ...

Queen Elizabeth's coronation took place on June 2, 1953, 72 years ago. She said in 2018 that she found one aspect of the day "horrible," and it may not be what you expect.

On June 2, 1953, 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 ...