Reunited with the crown that made her Queen

Kritter · January 03, 2018, 12:21:10 AM

The Queen is reunited with St Edward's Crown | Daily Mail Online

QuoteSixty five years ago, it was placed on the head of a 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth, signalling the moment she became Queen.

Now, for the first time since her Coronation in 1953, Her Majesty has been reunited with the glittering ? but little seen ? St Edward?s Crown.

Although many associate the British monarch with the Imperial State Crown ? normally sported at the State Opening of Parliament ? the St Edward?s Crown is used by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the actual moment of coronation.

Made for Charles II in 1661 by the Crown Jeweller, Robert Viner, it was a replacement for the original, medieval crown which had been melted down in 1649 by the Parliamentarians and was thought to date back to the 11th century royal saint, Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.

QuoteBut Queen and crown have now been reunited again for a stunning new collaboration between BBC One and the Royal Collection Trust ? the charity responsible for one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.

Entitled The Coronation, the hour-long film, will reveal the story behind the Crown Jewels ? which consists of 140 items and 23,000 precious stones ? and the ceremony in which they are used.

Queen Elizabeth Speaks in New Coronation Documentary | PEOPLE.com

QuoteQueen Elizabeth is doing something she has rarely done throughout her extraordinary six-decade reign: speaking candidly on camera.

The Queen, 91, makes a surprise appearance in a new documentary, The Coronation, in which she discusses her historic 1953 coronation and the dazzling crown used on that day. Along with her memories of the ceremony, which took place at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, she also looks back on the 1937 coronation of her father, King George VI.

LouisFerdinand · January 03, 2018, 09:05:30 PM

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sara8150 · January 04, 2018, 03:29:48 AM

The Queen recalls memories of Coronation ahead of 65th anniversary
The Queen recalls memories of Coronation ahead of 65th anniversary

Kritter · January 08, 2018, 07:29:38 AM

The Queen discusses the horrible journey to her Coronation | Daily Mail Online

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The Queen has revealed the 'horrible' journey to her coronation was marred by an uncomfortable golden coach and a heavy crown.

A new documentary offers an astonishing insight into the day millions crowded around radio sets and televisions to witness the crowning of the monarch on June 2 1953.

The Coronation will air on BBC One on Sunday, giving viewers the chance to see a more candid side of Her Majesty.

Nearly 65 years after she was crowned at Westminster Abbey, the monarch, 91, re-watches footage of her 25-year-old self in the Gold State Coach.

sara8150 · January 08, 2018, 06:37:29 PM

Queen Elizabeth speaks in new documentary about her coronation
Queen Elizabeth speaks in new documentary, "The Coronation" - CBS News

Kritter · January 12, 2018, 03:31:23 AM

The Queen makes amazing revelations about her royal gems | Daily Mail Online

QuoteThey may be worth millions, but as she examines the Crown Jewels the Queen could be any woman looking fondly at her jewellery box.

Among the precious rubies and emeralds, diamonds and pearls that illuminate the history of our nation, she has her favourites and those? that are, quite frankly, a bit of a pain to wear.

One is the ?unwieldy? Imperial State Crown, which the Queen confides is so heavy that in order not to ?break my neck? she is forced to bring her speeches up to her face to read them.

In a remarkably warm and chatty interview, she also reveals how, during her Coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1953, her elaborate gown got stuck on the carpet pile and for a moment she wasn?t able to move.

sara8150 · January 15, 2018, 02:10:30 AM

'Did he remember where he put them? What if he'd died?' Viewers hail the Queen's 'genuinely wonderful' reaction to hearing crown jewels were buried in a biscuit tin under Windsor Castle during war
People praise Queen's hilarious reaction on documentary | Daily Mail Online

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The Queen's jewels were kept safe in a biscuit tin during the war
The Queen's jewels were kept in biscuit tin during war

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How the British Royals Hid the Crown Jewels from the Nazis ? in a Cookie Tin
How The Royals Hid The Crown Jewels From The Nazis During Second World War ? In A Cookie Tin | PEOPLE.com

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Why Queen Elizabeth 'Is Entirely Disinterested in Jewelry' ? Despite Access to the Crown Jewels!
Queen Elizabeth Is Disinterested in Jewelry | PEOPLE.com

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The Coronation: when the Queen's smile outshone the Crown Jewels - review
The Coronation: when the Queen's smile outshone the Crown Jewels - review

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?HORRIBLE? The Queen reveals thoughts on her own coronation in groundbreaking documentary
Queen coronation documentary reveals iconic royal moment was ?HORRIBLE? for her majesty | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

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Queen admits preparing for Coronation when only 11 in SHOCKING revelation
Queen admits preparing for Coronation when only 11 in SHOCKING revelation | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

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Queen's crown: How heavy is the Imperial State Crown? How much is it worth?
Queen's crown: How heavy is the Imperial State Crown? How much is it worth? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

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The Queen chats about her crown in a rare recorded conversation
The Queen chats about her crown in a rare recorded conversation - ITV News

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Queen Elizabeth gets candid about coronation and that "horrible" carriage ride in documentary - CBS News

Kritter · January 16, 2018, 02:42:52 AM

The Coronation BBC Queen Documentary FULL HD - YouTube

Curryong · January 16, 2018, 03:30:37 AM

An excellent doco, filled with fascinating details about the Crown jewels, the preparations for the Coronation and the ceremony itself, IMO.