If you’ve ever seen any of the British crown jewels, you know they’re not exactly subtle. They are sparkle-set to the max: crowns encrusted with thousands of diamonds, gold scepters, jewel-studded ...

Near the beginning of Queen Elizabeth’s historic 70-year reign, she took part in her coronation on June 2, 1953—72 years ago.

Queen Elizabeth II was just 27 years old when she ascended the throne after her father’s death. It was not until June 2, 1953 ...

Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned on June 2, 1953, at the age of 27 during a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

A great concourse in Westminster Abbey cried “God save the Queen” as they watched the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey ...

Royce, a Blue Peter badge, a feather crown, and a cobbled street were among the official gifts given to the King and other ...