From Elizabeth to Charles: A Visual History of British Coronations.
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Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was a grand and ornate ceremony that captivated the world, with millions watching on television and radio. Her son, King Charles III, will have a less lavish coronation on May 6, nearly 70 years later. Elizabeth's coronation was the first for a queen since Queen Victoria in 1838, and it included the use of the St. Edward's Crown, which will also be used for Charles's coronation.
- Queen Elizabeth’s coronation captivated the U.S. decades before Charles The Washington Post
- King Charles III coronation: Everything you need to know about the ceremony NBC News
- A History of British Coronations Past and Present, in Photos The Wall Street Journal
- ‘The Queen arrived early’ - memories of Elizabeth II’s Coronation BBC
- The procession path for King Charle's coronation and the crowns and jewels he will wear Reuters
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