The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

On June 2, 1953 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned solemnly at Westminster Abbey in London at age 26. Her coronation was the first worldwide televised event. She continues to draw admiration through her historic 60-year reign.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose on the Queen's Coronation day, June 2, 1953, in Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth II has the crown placed on her head during her coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II sits in Westminster Abbey after being officially crowned.

Queen Elizabeth II poses with the royal scepter on coronation day.

Queen Elizabeth II, with the Bishop of Durham Lord Michael Ramsay (left) and the Bishop of Bath and Wells Lord Harold Bradfield, receives homage and allegiance from her subjects during her coronation ceremony.

As her maids of honor carry her train, Queen Elizabeth II, flanked by the Bishop of Durham Lord Michael Ramsay (left) and the Bishop of Bath and Wells Lord Harold Bradfield, walks to the altar at her coronation ceremony.

The newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II approaches the altar in Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II smiles through the window of the royal carriage after being crowned.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are seen through the window of the royal carriage as they arrive in Trafalgar Square.

The royal carriage of Queen Elizabeth II passes along Victoria Embankment.

The royal carriage of Queen Elizabeth II passes Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to the crowd after the coronation.