70 Years of Queen Elizabeth - Reflecting on Her Coronation

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Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953, at age 27, following her father's death, marking the start of her 70-year reign over Britain.

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Despite being a symbolic figure in Britain's constitutional monarchy, she worked with 15 Prime Ministers during her tenure.

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Her coronation was a historic event, as it was the first major ceremony broadcasted live on television, viewed by 27 million and heard by 10 million on radio.

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The coronation ceremony, lasting about 3 hours, included six segments: recognition, oath-taking, anointing, investiture, crowning, and enthronement.

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Elizabeth and Prince Philip traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in a golden carriage, drawing immense public attention.

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The event attracted 8,251 guests from 129 countries, showcasing the global significance of the ceremony.

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Queen Elizabeth celebrated two birthdays annually: her actual birthdate on April 21 and an official one in June, owing to Britain's unpredictable spring weather.

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Her coronation crown was adorned with 3,000 diamonds, including the 21-gram Kohinoor diamond and the world's largest diamond, valued over ₹415 crores.

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Interestingly, during World War II, Queen Elizabeth served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, learning to drive and service heavy vehicles.

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