Yahoo Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. People also ask

  2. www.royal.uk › queen-elizabeth-iis-accession-andQueen Elizabeth II's Accession and Coronation - The Royal Family

    • Accession. In 1952, King George VI's health was poor, and illness forced him to abandon a proposed Commonwealth tour. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, took his place, departing from London Airport on 31 January 1952.
    • The Coronation ceremony. On the eve of her Coronation, the day before she was to make her formal oath at Westminster Abbey, The Queen made a radio broadcast to the Commonwealth in which she pledged her devotion to its people, saying,
    • The first televised Coronation. The ceremony was broadcast on radio around the world and, at The Queen's request, on television for the first time. Television brought the splendour and significance of the Coronation to millions of people around the world, in a way never before possible.
    • Regalia and dress. On the journey to Westminster Abbey, The Queen wore the State Diadem, a circlet of diamonds, which she went on to wear for the State Opening of Parliament throughout her reign.

  3. www.parliament.uk › about › living-heritageAccession Declaration of Elizabeth II, 1952 - UK Parliament

    Elizabeth's succession to the throne was proclaimed at an Accession Council. This took place in St James's Palace and was attended by members of the Privy Council, the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London.

  4. www.royal.uk › accessionAccession | The Royal Family

    Jun 17, 2024 · Accession describes the event of a new Sovereign taking the throne upon the death of the previous King or Queen. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James's Palace.

  5. Videos

    View all

  6. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articles1952: What happened in the year Queen Elizabeth II came to ...

    On 6 February 1952, Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne, following the death of her father, King George VI.

    • When did Queen Elizabeth II accede to the throne?1
    • When did Queen Elizabeth II accede to the throne?2
    • When did Queen Elizabeth II accede to the throne?3
    • When did Queen Elizabeth II accede to the throne?4
    • When did Queen Elizabeth II accede to the throne?5

  7. www.aljazeera.com › news › 2022/9/8Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on Britain’s throne

    Sep 8, 2022 · News of the king’s death reaches her in Kenya on February 6, meaning she is the first sovereign in more than 200 years to accede to the throne while abroad. Crown Princess Elizabeth of Great...

  8. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › the-queensThe Queen’s Accession and the Platinum Jubilee

    Feb 4, 2022 · What happened when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and how does it relate to this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations?

  9. www.history.com › european-history › queen-elizabethQueen Elizabeth II - Childhood, Coronation, Death | HISTORY

    May 23, 2018 · In September 2015, Elizabeth surpassed the record of 63 years and 216 days on the throne set by Queen Victoria (her great-great-grandmother) to become the longest-reigning British monarch in...