MPX5157063: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the ceremony in which the newly ascended monarch, Elizabeth II, was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon, and Pakistan, as well as taking on the role of Head of the Commonwealth. (Picture) The closing stages of the Abbey service, the Queen wearing the imperial crown, bearing in her right hand the Sceptre with cross and in her left the Orb. 2nd June 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5157069: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the ceremony in which the newly ascended monarch, Elizabeth II, was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon, and Pakistan, as well as taking on the role of Head of the Commonwealth. (Picture) Smiling, the Queen Mother and Princess Margret drive to Westminster Abbey. 2nd June 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images