Rare Colour Footage Of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation | Our History

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The Queen's Coronation took place on 2 June 1953 following her accession on 6 February 1952. This documentary captures the whole historic event in glorious Technicolor. The Coronation is a day of celebration and pageantry as well as an official religious ceremony that has remained virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. The film follows the day's events including the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, where the Queen was crowned and the subsequent procession through London's streets where the Queen met her new subjects. The only Technicolor documentary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation, it is narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier and also uses the talents of the London Symphony Orchestra for the accompanying soundtrack. A rare chance to see the important historic event in full. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG This film was first broadcast: 2 June 1953 Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #queenelizabeth #royalfamily #coronation