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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 2003
Page
5
A long retrospective recalls Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation amid crowds in London and Westminster Abbey. Highlights include the televised ceremony, the 1953 era’s pageantry, royal dinner plans at Clarence House, and remarks from dignitaries and participants about the timeless significance of the rite.
A compact timeline tracing Elizabeth II from birth on April 21, 1926 in London to major milestones. Highlights include her 1940 BBC address as a 14 year old, marriage to Philip Mountbatten in 1947, Charles’s 1948 birth, coronation in 1953, Canada visits, Diana’s 1981 wedding, Diana’s 1997 death, and the Queen Mother’s 2000 and 2002 milestones, reflecting a life centered on duties, family, and Commonwealth ties.
Canadian Press notes June 2 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. She acceded Feb 6 1952 abroad in Kenya, first sovereign abroad in 200 years. Coronation regalia include George IV state diadem with 1333 diamonds 169 pearls. Eight thousand two hundred fifty one guests attended with 129 country reps. Prime Minister Louis St Laurent attended for Canada. Prince Charles witnessed, Princess Anne absent for age.
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