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Coronation 1953, Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls Cathedral
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Coronation 1953, Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls Cathedral
Queen Elizabeth II (front pew, far right) attending the Coronation thanksgiving service at St. Pauls Cathedral on June 9 1953, a week after the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The Queen, with the Duke of Edinburgh seated next to her and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother next along, all listening intently to the sermon being made by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953
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1953 Archbishop Canterbury Ceremony Coronation Listening Pauls Sermon Thanks Giving Catherdral Elizabeth
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a poignant moment from the historic Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Taken at St. Paul's Cathedral on June 9, just a week after her majesty's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the image shows the newly crowned monarch (Queen Elizabeth II, seated far right) in deep concentration as she listens intently to the sermon being delivered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Queen is accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh (seated next to her), and her mother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (seated next to the Duke). The regal family's solemn expressions reflect the gravity of the occasion, as they join the congregation in giving thanks for the successful coronation and seeking God's blessings for their reign. The Coronation thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral was an essential part of the coronation festivities, allowing the people of London and the nation to come together and celebrate the new monarch's ascension to the throne. The grandeur of the cathedral, with its intricately carved stonework and magnificent dome, serves as a fitting backdrop for this significant moment in British history. The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon, delivered from the pulpit, would have addressed the responsibilities and duties of the monarchy, emphasizing the importance of serving the people and upholding the values of justice, truth, and mercy. This powerful image encapsulates the unity, reverence, and hope that characterized the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the beginning of her reign.
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