Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on coronation day at Buckingham Palace in 1953. Queen Elizabeth was decked in jewels ...

From the Tower of London to a simple stool. On the day of his coronation, King Charles took a break from wearing the heavy Imperial State Crown. At the time of His Majesty’s coronation, HELLO!

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became Queen Elizabeth in February 1952 — but she wasn't officially crowned until over a year later. Queen Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne following the ...