The Coronation (2018)

  • NR
  • 01/14/2018 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 59m

Overview

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.

Harvey Lilley

Director

Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom's headshot

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Herself
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's headshot

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Himself
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's headshot

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Herself (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom's headshot

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Himself (archive footage)
Keeley Hawes's headshot

Keeley Hawes

Narrator
John Hall's headshot

John Hall

Himself
Lady Glenconner's headshot

Lady Glenconner

Herself
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk's headshot

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk

Himself (archive footage)

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