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The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June, 1953, 1962. Creator: Unknown
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The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June, 1953, 1962. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June, 1953, 1962. The Queen, seated in King Edward's Chair, is crowned by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, in Westminster Abbey. St Edward's Crown, only used for the actual moment of coronation, is placed on her head. From "The Crown Jewels in the Tower of London", by Martin Holmes, F.S.A.. [Her Majesty's Stationery, London, 1962]
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the 2nd of June, 1953, in Westminster Abbey. Seated in King Edward's Chair, the young monarch is seen being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher. The iconic St. Edward's Crown, only used for the actual moment of coronation, is placed on her head, adding to the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion. The photograph is taken from the book "The Crown Jewels in the Tower of London" by Martin Holmes, published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office in 1962. The image provides a glimpse into the rich history and tradition of the British monarchy and the Christian faith that underpins it. The photograph is a testament to the ceremonial grandeur of the coronation, which marked the beginning of Elizabeth II's reign as Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The image features the Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher, a key figure in the ceremony, who was responsible for the anointing and crowning of the monarch. The photograph is a significant historical document, capturing the essence of the 1950s and 1960s, a time of change and transition in post-war Britain. The image is also a visual representation of the enduring symbolism of the monarchy and the role of the British monarch as the spiritual and symbolic head of the Church of England.
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