IN PICS: Queen Elizabeth II On Her Coronation Day In 1953

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was on June 2, 1953, after her father, King George VI's demise on February 6, 1952.

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Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the Coronation Coach en route to Westminster Abbey for Elizabeth's coronation ceremony, 2nd June 1953. (Image Source: Getty)

Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey walking towards the altar to begin her coronation ceremony. This was the first time that a coronation was open to public as it was televised. (Image Source: Getty)

The Queen was anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury whilst seated in the Coronation Chair after taking the Coronation Oath. (Image Source: Getty)

The scene after the crowning ceremony in Westminster Abbey, showing the Queen wearing the St. Edward Crown and holding the Sceptre and the Rod. (Image Source: Getty)

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh giving a kiss of homage to the Queen during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. (Image Source: Getty)

Queen Elizabeth II walks down the nave in Westminster Abbey after being crowned during her Coronation ceremony. (Image Source: Getty)

Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace shortly after their return from Westminster Abbey. (Image Source: Getty)

Queen Elizabeth II photographed at the Buckingham Palace after her coronation. She is holding the Sovereign’s sceptre in her right hand and the Sovereign's Orb in her left hand. The Sceptre represents the temporal power of The King or Queen, and is associated with good governance while Orb is a symbol of Godly power. She took the throne at the age of 25. (Image Source: Getty)

The Queen, accompanied by the Royal Family, made the first of several balcony appearances after her coronation. (Image Source: Getty)