This is what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like in 1953

God save the Queen!

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony at Buckingham Palace after Elizabeth's coronation, 2nd June 1953. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Keystone, Getty Images.)

There is a very special coronation happening very soon for King Charles, but until then, let’s look back at photos of what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like, all the way back in 1953, shall we?

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after Elizabeth's coronation, 2nd June 1953. With them are their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne, and the Queen Mother (1900 - 2002, right). On the left are the maids of honour (left to right) Lady Moyra Hamilton (later Campbell), Lady Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, Lady Anne Coke, later Lady Glenconner, Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton and Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

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New Yorkers watching the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth on a display television. (Getty Images.)
The Gold State Coach used for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, 1953. The carriage built by Samuel Butler, dates from 1762 and the tritons on the corners represent Britian's imperial power. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (2011 Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II after her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
A street party at Morpeth Street in London's East End, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June 1953. Picture post photographer Thurston Hopkins is at the centre, behind the table. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6542 - Cockneys' Own Party - pub. 13th June 1953 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony at Buckingham Palace after Elizabeth's coronation, 2nd June 1953. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
2nd June 1953: Residents of Morpeth Street in London's East End watching one of the entertainments put on to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6542 - Cockneys' Own Party - pub. 1953 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
2nd June 1953: Queen Elizabeth II wearing the State Crown and carrying the State orb in a Royal carriage after her Coronation ceremony. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6537 - The Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth - pub. 1953 (Photo by Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
A girl blowing a paper whistle at a party in Morpeth Street in London's East End during Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation celebrations, 2nd June 1953. Original publication: Picture Post - 6542 - Cockneys' Own Party - pub. 1953 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (2006 Getty Images)
Former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) with his wife Clementine (1885 - 1977) at a civic parade in his Woodford constituency to mark the forthcoming coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 31st May 1953. (Photo by Edward Miller/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (2006 Getty Images)
Londoners hold a party to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953. (Photo by Ernst Haas/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (2009 Getty Images)

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