The Coronation
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.
Release Date: 2018-01-14
Official website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09p1vdh
Casts
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Herself
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Himself
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Herself (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Himself (archive footage)
Keeley Hawes
Narrator
