On June 2, 1953, at just 27 years old, Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned at Westminster Abbey. Though she had officially become monarch more than a year earlier upon the sudden death of her ...

Although Queen Elizabeth IIhad already been serving as the head of the British royal family for 16 months, June 2, 1953 marked the day she officially became the reigning monarch of England. On top of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on coronation day at Buckingham Palace in 1953. Queen Elizabeth was decked in jewels from ...

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most iconic British queens to have helmed the throne of the United Kingdom and other commonwealth realms. Known for her conservative style and firm rules, she spent ...

After the death of King George VI in February 1952, his daughter Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth was officially crowned on June 2, 1953 Her coronation took place at Westminster Abbey ...

The largest-ever exhibition of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, including the opulent gowns she wore for her wedding and coronation, will go on display at Buckingham Palace next year to mark the ...