Coronation 1953

[AnitolaNova]

Here's one I found.

[ElisaR]

The following pictures come from this site, about the Queen's Coronation:

http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/coronation/

It's a wonderful site and full of pictures.
I won't post anymore from it, because you all can go there and see them (about 150 pictures); it also provides a lot of informations about the Coronation and some related events, such as the rehearsals and the King's funeral.


A small selection of my favourite ones:

- the first official photo as Queen, taken in July 1952
Coronation:
- she walks towards the theatre, in Westminster
- official photo with her maids of honour
- she and Prince Philip wave from the balcony

[ritapaiva]

I have a question about the royal robe called "Robe of State",is it passed from generation to generation or every king and queen have the right to a new one? And if not, how old is the one that Queen Elizabeth normally wears in the opening of the parliament

[Iain]

As far as I know, a new robe is made at the start of each reign for the coronation of the the new monarch. I don't know if the robe worn at the opening of parliament is the one used at the coronation or if it is a replacement.

[ElisaR]

At the Coronation the Queen wore two robes: a crimson robe at the beginning of the ceremony and a purple one, embroided with the Queen's cypher, at the end.
The robe that she wears at the opening of Parliament could be the coronation robe.

[Elspeth]

According to Royal Insight, it was made for her coronation:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page3646.asp

[Lady Marmalade]

The embroidery on it is absolutely amazing.....

[ritapaiva]

Here is one picture of one that Her Majesty wore at Her coronation

[SaxeundGotha]

Out there I've seen a couple of pictures showing the coronation robes of purple velvet and gold lace worn by the Princesses of the Blood... does anyone know the lenght of these?
I know the Queen's robes are 6 yards long (18') and have embroidery.

The duchesses wear robes trailing 2 yds (6') and at least the Mistress of the Robes, who walks behind HM, has 1 Page to carry her train. Do the other duchesses have a page also? How about Countesses and Baronesses etc?

The lenght of the trains for the other peeresses are:
-for marchionesses 1.75yards, =5.25'
-for countesses 1.5 yards, =4.50'
-for viscountesses 1.25 =3.75'
-for baronesses and ladies 1 yard. =3'

[SaxeundGotha]

Speaking of Robes, Does anyone know the lenght for the robes of the Peers (males)?

Also, the lenght of the ducal robes of the Royal Dukes? These have 6 rows of ermine-tails/sealskin spots on the ermine cape (instead of just 4 as do the regular Dukes) but are their mantles longer?
Here's a pic from George IV's coronation: it's the Royal Duke of Clarence, I believe: The other 2 are from EIIR's coronation showing the Duke (and the dowager, his mother) of Kent, and the other Prince Philip doing homage to the new Queen.

[SaxeundGotha]

Speaking of Train Bearers: In this picture of the Kent family in the coronation of EIIR we see:

-a page who we can deduce carried either the train or coronet of the duke
-a lady. who perhaps carried the duchesses train???????
-HRH the Duke of Kent
-HRH the Prince Michael of Kent (in the kilt)
-HRH Princess Marina, the dowager Duchess of Kent, mother of the Duke
-HRH Ptincess Alexandra of Kent, also in the robes of a Pss. of the Blood
-another young lady who perhaps bore that of Pss Alexandra??????
-a "chevalier d'honnour" ??? did he carry the train of Marina or did he escort her as a "chevalier d'honnour" use to do in France for the Princesses?

THIS FOLLOWING EXCERPT IS FROM THE CORONATION OF GEORGE VI, Where HRH the Princess Marina was also in attendance, but as wife of the Duke of Kent (the King's brother, not as Mother of the Duke as in QIIE's coronation's picture.):

<< HRH the Duchess of Kent, in a Robe of Estate of purple velvet, and wearing a Circlet of Gold on her head. Her Train borne by Lady Flora Hastings, assisted by a Gentleman of her Household. The Coronet of her Royal Highness borne by Viscount Morpeth. >>

Can anyone make sense of all of this? Or perhaps have facts that can clear it all up?

HOW MANY TRAINBEARERS AND PAGES, MAIDS OF HONOUR, etc ASSIST THE PRINCESSES OF THE BLOOD?

[SaxeundGotha]

here's the pic i talked about, it's at the beginning of this thread in a larger view and can also be found on the Anglefire.com Glittering Events: Coronation page:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...0&d=1065397913

[Paula**]

You can watch the video of it here:

I always wanted to see more than pictures
I'm so happy :p


Enjoy it

[Margrethe II]

Source: Kings & Queens of England -Credit: Cecil Beaton


"MII"

[Australian]

thanks for that video link Paula, I have only ever seen the coronation in pictures.:)

[crisiñaki]

wow, that's something we the youngsters have never seen before, thank you a lot for the link Paula!

[puresnow]

Very nice pictures.

thank you.

[Margrethe II]

I actually HM's Coronation on DVD..it was transfered from video sometime back and the qaulity is wonderful. I actually watched it again the night before last.

"MII"

[princess olga]

Had never seen this thread before, the pictures are just breathtaking! Elizabeth was a stunning young woman with an intelligent smile, with a very handsome husband to boot!

I think both Charles's AND William's coronations, if they happen, somehow will pale in comparison with Elizabeth's.

[QE3]

I was wondering where can i find the dvd?