The Queen was crowned in St Edward's Chair, made in 1300 for Edward I and used at every Coronation since that time. It is permanently kept in Westminster Abbey.

On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the whole country joined in celebration. During the ceremony, Charles will be anointed with chrism oil that was made in Jerusalem in March using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives, at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene and the Monastery of the Ascension. Television reigns: Broadcasting Queen Elizabeth's coronation". Science Museum. 29 October 2018. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020.The Ceremonial of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" (PDF). Supplement to the London Gazette. 17 November 1952. pp.6253–6263. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2013 . Retrieved 24 November 2013. HM The Queen receiving the Honours of Scotland, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, 24 June 1953". www.rct.uk. The Royal Collection Trust . Retrieved 28 June 2022. Henrik. "Revisiting the Coronation: a Critical Perspective on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953." Nordicom Review 25, no. 1-2 online(2004) The ‘Crowning Ceremony’ took place exactly as it is laid down in the history books, and when St. Edward’s Crown (this crown is only ever used for the actual crowning) was placed on her head the whole country, watching on their television sets, joined as one in celebration. The Day I Met The King – As The King is crowned at Westminster Abbey, Orna Merchant presents a special programme of people's recollections of meeting King Charles III of the United Kingdom. King Charles, who is the monarch of 14 other Commonwealth realms around the world, succeeded to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II - Britain's longest ever reigning monarch, in September 2022. Prior to becoming King, Charles had been the longest serving Prince of Wales in history. Here people from all over the globe remember their meetings with King Charles over the years.

Desert Island Discs – The castaway is the historian Professor Peter Hennessy, one of the UK’s leading contemporary historians and an expert on the British constitution. During the course of an engaging interview he reflects on his life chronicling post-war Britain and his respect and affection for Queen Elizabeth II. Ready to roll up their sleeves and put the choirs through their paces are celebrity mentors Gareth Malone, Motsi Mabuse, Amanda Holden and Rose Ayling-Ellis. Drawing on their individual areas of expertise, they will coach, challenge and inspire the choirs to give a pitch-perfect performance and overcome the inevitable nerves that come with singing in front of royalty at Windsor Castle. a b Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "Society > The Monarchy > Canada's New Queen > Coronation of Queen Elizabeth > The Story". CBC . Retrieved 17 December 2009. Willmott, H P (2010). The Last Century of Sea Power: From Washington to Tokyo, 1922–1945. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. p.25. ISBN 978-0-253-35214-9 . Retrieved 29 July 2014.Whiting, Marguerite (2008). "Royal Acorns" (PDF). Trillium. Parkhill: Ontario Horticultural Association. Spring 2008: 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 November 2008 . Retrieved 3 July 2009. 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 BBC 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 Queen arrived at Westminster Abbey looking radiant, but there was a problem in the Abbey: the carpet! There will be coverage across BBC Radio Ulster/ Foyle and BBC Sounds with scheduled programmes in the lead up to and on the Coronation weekend, reflecting the occasion and local plans. These will include a special Gardeners’ Corner ‘Highgrove and Hillsborough’ programme on Saturday 6 May looking at Northern Ireland’s horticultural links with The Monarchy.

From Our Archive: RAF Coronation Review 1953". www.forces.net. British Forces Broadcasting Service. 22 December 2016 . Retrieved 23 June 2022.

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Other confirmed acts are Paloma Faith, Nicole Scherzinger, and Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise, Sir Tom Jones, Ncuti Gatwa, Dame Joan Collins, Bear Grylls, and others will make video or in-person appearances.