The Coronation
The Coronation

The Coronation

January 14, 201859 min8.2EN
Documentary

The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.

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Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II of the United KingdomSelf
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghSelf
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth the Queen MotherSelf (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
King George VI of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
Keeley Hawes
Keeley HawesSelf - Narrator (voice)
John Hall
John HallSelf
Lady Glenconner
Lady GlenconnerSelf
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
Bernard Fitzalan-HowardSelf (archive footage)
Alastair Bruce
Alastair BruceSelf - Royal Commentator (voice)