A highlight compilation of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation on the 2nd of June 1953. Commences with Queen Elizabeth’s journey through London and her arrival at Westminster Abbey. Shows her entrance to the Abbey, and highlights of the coronation service including receiving the ‘ord’ and being ‘crowned’. Follows the procession back to Buckingham Palace and the Queen and her family greeting her ‘subjects’ from the palace balcony. Finally, the flight of jet fighters over Buckingham Palace completes the occasion.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307226
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westminster Abbey
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
History → Great Britain - History
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)