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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

2 June 1953

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, broadcast live on 2 June 1953, was the event that did more than any other to make television a mainstream medium. More than 20 million people watched the Service on television, outnumbering the radio audience for the first time. The 成人快手 knew the event would be popular – based on the reaction to the limited broadcast of George VI's Coronation Procession - but could not foresee that it would mark the coming of age of television, as well as the modernisation of the monarchy.

Behind the scenes of the 成人快手 broadcast of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Coronation brought the nation together, as 10.4 million people watched in the homes of friends and neighbours, and 1.5 million watched in public places like pubs and cinemas. The 成人快手 coverage of the event included cameras installed inside Westminster Abbey for the first time, to show the Coronation Service. The Queen gave her permission for this departure, against official advice - revealing the monarchy's willingness to move with the times. Television commentary in the Abbey was provided by Richard Dimbleby, with 7 other commentators including Bernard Braden and Brian Johnston providing coverage along the processional route.

The 成人快手's Coronation coverage was broadcast around the world. In the United States 85 million people watched recordings of the highlights, while in Germany all 11 hours of coverage were transmitted. Reaction to the broadcasts was overwhelmingly positive. With competition from ITV only 3 years away, the 成人快手 established an early lead as the trusted and reliable broadcaster of national events.

Further reading

  • Television's Crowning Moment

    From the Story of 成人快手 Television
  • Two Coronations

    Dr Alban Webb explores the evolution of television between the 1936 coronation of King George VI and the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Matt Verrill reviews two 成人快手 publications about the corporation's coverage of the Coronation in 1953.
  • A timeline of Queen Elizabeth II

    A timeline of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain鈥檚 longest reigning monarch, from 成人快手 Teach

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