The Coronation

The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.

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  Harvey Lilley

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  Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
  Self
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  Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  Self
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  Prince Philip
  Duke of Edinburgh,Self
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  Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
  Self (archive footage)
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  King George VI of the United Kingdom
  Self (archive footage)
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  Keeley Hawes
  Self - Narrator (voice)
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  John Hall
  Self
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  Lady Glenconner
  Self
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  Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
  Self (archive footage)
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  Alastair Bruce
  Self - Royal Commentator (voice)