Papua New Guinea 2003 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth MNH

Papua New Guinea 2003 ☀ 50th Ann. of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth ☀ MNH**

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the current queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms, took place on June 2, 1953. The coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey in London, England, and it was a grand and highly significant event in British history.

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952. Her coronation ceremony was delayed to allow for a period of mourning and to make preparations for the elaborate event.

The coronation ceremony was steeped in tradition and symbolism, drawing on centuries-old rituals associated with the monarchy. It included various ceremonial elements, such as the anointing of the queen with holy oil, the presentation of regalia, the taking of oaths, and the crowning moment itself, when Queen Elizabeth was crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown.

Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the coronation ceremony, which was also broadcast on television, making it one of the first major events to be televised internationally. The event marked the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, which has since become the longest reign of any British monarch in history.

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was not only a momentous occasion for the British monarchy but also a symbol of continuity and tradition in the midst of a changing world. It remains a significant milestone in British history and continues to be remembered and celebrated to this day.