In 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was solemnly celebrated with millions of people watching. Many interesting secrets about this important event surprised the public.
Queen Elizabeth II is the daughter of King George VI. After the death of George VI on February 6, 1952, Elizabeth succeeded to the throne and became Queen of England. 
Although she ascended the throne shortly after the death of King George VI, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held on June 2, 1953. 
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 marked the first time that a King/Queen coronation was televised. 
According to one statistic, about 27 million people watched the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II via television. 
The list of guests attending the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II includes members of the British Royal Family as well as other royal families. Many heads of state, prime ministers and statesmen in countries such as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. 
On June 2, 1953, 8,251 guests arrived at Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 
On her coronation day, Queen Elizabeth II wore a gown designed by Norman Hartnell. 
On the dress of the head of England, there are flower symbols of the countries of the Commonwealth such as: Tudor rose of England, thistle of Scotland, leek of Wales, dandelion of Ireland, Australian acacia, Canadian maple… 
Norman Hartnell and his professional team took 3,500 hours to complete the gown for Queen Elizabeth II to wear at the coronation. 
Queen Elizabeth II wore three different crowns during the coronation ceremony held from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Invite readers to watch the video: The Queen of England summons people to deal with the epidemic. Source: People’s Television.
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