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The Coronation

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Documentary

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.

Directed by Harvey Lilley

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Self

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self (archive footage)

King George VI of the United Kingdom

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Hall

Self

Lady Glenconner

Self

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard

Self (archive footage)