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The Coronation

2018-01-14

59 mins

The Plot

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.

Cast and Crew

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Herself

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Himself

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Herself (archive footage)

King George VI of the United Kingdom

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Himself (archive footage)

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Narrator

John Hall

John Hall

Himself

Lady Glenconner

Lady Glenconner

Herself

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk

Himself (archive footage)

Alastair Bruce

Alastair Bruce

Himself - Royal Commentator

Videos & Trailers

How comfortable is the queen's carriage? - The Coronation - BBC One
The story of the Imperial State Crown - The Coronation: Preview - BBC One
The Coronation: Trailer - BBC One