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The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
In June 1953, the young Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Two of her Maids of Honour share their memories of Coronation Day.
In June 1953, the young Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Two of her Maids of Honour, Lady Anne Glenconner and Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart, share their memories of Coronation Day.
This programme, presented by Claire Bowes, was first broadcast in 2013.
(Photo: Queen Elizabeth II in a carriage during the Coronation. Credit: Getty Images)
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