Poster for the movie The Coronation

The Coronation

2018 • 59 minutes
Documentary

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.

Picture of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Herself

Picture of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Himself

Picture of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Herself (archive footage)

Picture of King George VI of the United Kingdom

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Himself (archive footage)

Picture of Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Narrator

Picture of John Hall

John Hall

Himself

Picture of Lady Glenconner

Lady Glenconner

Herself

Picture of Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard 16th Duke of Norfolk

Himself (archive footage)

Picture of Alastair Bruce

Alastair Bruce

Himself - Royal Commentator