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King Edwards chair dates to 1296 it used to hold the coronation stone of Scotland,the stone of destiny,said stone has been returned to Scotland since 1996.they missed out some of the best music,I recommend you listen to Zadok the priest composed by Handel in 1727 for George II coronation ,it’s real coronation music
I’m so glad you enjoyed this makes me proud to be British. There is a BBC documentary called The Queen at 90 a family tribute. It shows her from a small child to being queen. They interview her children grandchildren and cousins there are also film footage from her wedding, coronation and other occasions and when she was abroad. You really do learn a lot it’s on TH-cam ❤️❤️
As a bit of fun. Check out a Film called John and Julie.. Its a really nice film about two children who run away to see the coronation.. th-cam.com/video/Owx0CBE6DTQ/w-d-xo.html
Characteristics of a CULT The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, talk, act, and feel. These examples which are noted below are prime examples to be aware of regarding the determination of a CULT. Do not touch Mrs Windsor first Stand to acknowledge her presence Keep you hands by your sides and out of your pockets Make eye contact. Dont look distracted or inattentive Bow or curtsy as she approachesOnly shake her hand if she shakes your hand first Dont wear sunglasses outdoors if you are near her Never address her by her first name Only address her as your so-called majesty Never initiate a conversation with her She always takes the lead She always walks ahead of everyone else Her 'husband' always had to walk two paces behind her Never walk infront of her You wait for her, she never waits for you Never turn your back on her Never leave an event before herSelfies are forbidden Never start eating before herNever continue eating after she has finished Keep the conversation 'light' No personal questions about herself Females must never sit with their legs crossed at the knee Legs and knees must be kept together, although crossing at the ankle is fine or keeping knees and ankles tightly together and slanting legs to the side is allowed When the royal family is part of a procession, they enter and are seated in the order of precedence, which is essentially the order of who’s next in line to the so-called throne The order is Elizabeth II, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate Middleton and so on Meghan must wait until after Harry to enter a room first The so-called royals aren’t allowed to give out autographs Mrs Windsor expects Meghan to curtsy more and every other female to a so-called royal family member when they enter a room But Meghan will have to curtsy to every so-called royal family member above her in the Order of Precedence That includes Mrs Windsor, Charles, Camilla, William, Anne, Alexandra, Beatrice, and Eugenie and Kate Middleton If Meghan is dining or staying at Mrs Windsors home, she has to eat when Mrs Windsor eats and sleep when she sleeps She can’t start eating her meal until Mrs Windsor starts and as soon as Mrs Windsor stops eating, Meghan also has to stop, even if there’s still food on her plate Seating at a so-called royal dinner party is strictly planned and Mrs Windsor subtly schedules her conversations with the guests at her side She spends her time speaking to the person on her right for the first course, and then engages in conversation with the guest on her left for the second Mrs Windsor must use her purse to send subtle social signals When she places her purse on the table at dinner, it means it's time to wrap things up-so consider the bite you're reaching for must be your last When she swaps her purse from her left hand to her right, it means she'd like to finish up her conversation Follow traditional tea etiquette You must use your thumb and index finger to hold the top handle and support the cup at the bottom with your middle finger. Also, you must always have to sip from the same spot so the entire rim of the cup doesn’t have lipstick stains on it Then, when it comes to bedtime, Meghan has to wait until Mrs Windsor dismisses herself to her room before she can go to sleep herself This rule may sound strict, but it’s not as bizarre as these crazy conspiracy theories about the so-called royal familyMeghan had to shutter all of her social media accounts in January 2018, and shut down her lifestyle blog The Tig, back in April 2017. All of her social media must now be handled by the various so-called royal family accounts So-called family members must always travel with mourning clothes in case a family member dies while they are away Female family members are discouraged from wearing dark colored nail polish Meghan Markle must take a neutral stance when it comes to politics-that means no voting When greeting Mrs Windsor, men are expected to bow their heads, while women curtsy Females must curtsy with a demure and subtle dip down with one leg behind the otherPublic displays of affection are frowned upon for the so-called royals especially when traveling So-called royal descendants must seek Mrs Windsors approval before proposing to marry Royals were not allowed to marry a Roman Catholic until 2011 as per the 1701 Act of Settlement Mrs Windsor must approve of a marriage to a Roman Catholic The so-called royals are expected to be addressed by their full, given names rather than nicknames given to them by their families So-called royal women are expected to wear hats to formal appearances during the day, as do most socialites and members of the aristocracy Each so-called royal has tiaras in her own personal wardrobe, at times on loan from the stolen crowned jewels, and while no woman is expected to wear a hat in the evening, only married female royals are allowed to wear tiarasMrs Windsor must approve of wedding dressesIn order to avoid shaking hands with commoners, so-called royal women must hold their purses with both handsWeights must be sewn into the hemline of Mrs Windsors skirts as well as other female skirts to avoid their skirts catching the breeze and showing too much skinThe staff at the palaces are not allowed to reprimand Mrs Windsors corgi dogs, no matter how they're behaving So-called royal women are instructed to always stand and walk down stairs with their chins parallel to the ground When walking down stairs, their hands must always be at their sides as well So-called royals are expected to maintain strong eye contact throughout the duration of a handshake Only two hand shakes are allowed as a maximum, to avoid touching commoners for too long or appearing to give preferential treatment to one handshake over another Only Mrs Windsor is allowed to drive without a license, or plates on her car There are certain words that so-called royals are not allowed to utter such as a "toilet" which must be referred to as a "lavatory Interrupting a conversation always requires an apologetic "sorry" rather than an interjecting "pardon"
@@aryanshukla7305 At the time, yes. However now Pakistan is a republic. The Queen is monarch of 15 countries within the Commonwealth and Pakistan is not one of them. The Queen is also head of the Commonwealth of which Pakistan is a member. There are 54 countries in the Commonwealth.
@@Stewart682 yes but at the time of the Coronation it was we were part of it too till 1950 when we switched from realm to nation a Pakistani regiment must vr been there
Your last comments about the stability of having a monarch are interesting as I discussed this recently with my daughter. The Queen & Prince Philip have been a presence my entire life, I’m pushing 60, so for me it is very strange to think of her not being there. When Prince Philip died it came as a surprise how much it affected me. I wasn’t distraught or anything, but it’s the realisation that (some) things that you’ve known all your life are changing. Despite the many arguments for or against the monarchy, I realised it is a kind of comfort to know that there is someone, other than politicians, who has your country’s best interests at heart & has the ‘power’ or influence, to change things. I see that as a good thing. We all need constancy in some form. Another good watch, thanks
Countries need symbols. Symbols that are above petty politics. Something,or someone, the country can unite behind despite their differences. We've got royalty. The Americans changed royalty for their flag. There's no pomp and ceremony like that around royalty though 😁
Yes, I had a very similar experience when Prince Philip died - I was shocked and I felt really saddened at his passing. And of course The Queen and Prince Philip had been in most people's entire lives.
You have asked a few Questions. St Edward’s crown is ONLY used during the coronation service of the Monarch and at no other time. That is why the Queen has not worn it since. It is extremely heavy, made of solid gold and encrusted with huge, historic gemstones. It is named for St Edward the Confessor, who was one of the last Saxon Kings before the Norman conquest in 1066. It is not the same crown that he used but it is said that the central circlet and many of the gems were used in the original crown. The ceremony itself represents a tradition dating back over 900 years. The British monarch is the only monarchy in the modern world which still has a coronation ceremony. Others such as Holland only have the signing of an oath of office and an jnvestiture. The other unique point is that the British monarch is anointed with holy oil. This represents her position, appointed by God as Head of the Church. You ask about the Queen mother. That was Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother. It was the current Queen’s mother who was Queen consort to King George VI, the current Queen’s father. The Queen mother was hugely respected here in Britain and she lived to well over 100 years of age. You asked about the orb, it is a golden orb that is topped with a cross and is a symbol of God’s dominion over the earth. The monarch holds it as a symbol of their role in both church and state. You saw the sword. There are in fact three other swords used in the ceremony..the sword of spiritual justice, the sword of temporal (earthly) justice and the sword of mercy. Not shown in your video are other symbolic items used in the ceremony which include the golden spurs, the golden ampulla and anointing spoon (which holds the oil of annointing) and the ampulla which are two golden bracelets or arm bands. Incidentally, as I said, St Edward’s crown (he was also patron Saint of England until the later Middle Ages) is only worn for the moment of coronation. The Queen leaves the Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown, which is the crown she wears for the annual state opening of parliament.
@Catherine Smith Edward the Confessor was half-Norman. William of Normandy was his first cousin once removed as Edward's mother, Queen Emma, was herself Norman and the sister of William's grandfather, Duke Richard II of Normandy. Edward spent a good deal of his exile during Danish rule at the court in Normandy and would have been as much (if not more) Norman than Saxon in cultural terms. Westminster Abbey, his creation, was constructed in the grandiose Norman (i.e. Romanesque) style before the Norman conquest. So not so much a friend as 'kin'.
It is not the original crown jewels because Oliver Cromwell had them melted down during the Republic, new crown jewels were made for Charles 2nd, the anointing spoon was missed and is original.
As someone very wisely said, "The strength of a monarchy is not in the power it wields but in the power it denies others" To my mind the stability and reassurance that gives is worth a great deal.
The queen is a force of nature, I met her when she was invited to my uncles museum exhibition, she was about 90 at the time, she flew in by helicopter, spent 3 hours being shown around, asked properly informed questions, and the most amazing bit, she didn't use the loo once!!!
When this occurred in 1953 Britain still had an Empire. The other countries were part of the Commonwealth (still are) and were represented. The Queen Mother was her mother and Princess Margaret was her sister. It took place in Westminster Abbey. All the gold mentioned is pure gold. Millions of pounds worth. I remember watching this when I was at school on a very small television. I am 83 now. .
As Queen, Elizabeth II is indeed head of the Church of England, she takes this role very seriously and worships regularly. The Queen once explained her own personal faith as “the anchor in my life”.
Remember that Queen Elizabeth is also the head of state of all the Commonwealth countries, and, at least in Canada, she is the literal personification of the state. Here, she is styled "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada", and I presume she has has a similar title in the other countries. So of course, we and all other members of the Commonwealth sent delegates to her coronation.
@@1chish but at the time of the coronation was head of state of another more countries, not just 16. And don't think she has ever been elected as Head of Commonwealth.
@@johncurrie6693 She was head of State of 7 'realms' at the time of the Coronation. She is now head of State of 15. I was incorrect earlier to say 16 as Barbados has recently become a republic. Maybe the word 'elected' was not accurate although it is for the Prince of Wales as he was elected as the next head some while ago. To resolve the problem of Empire states gaining independence, losing the Queen as Head of State but wishing to remain in the Commonwealth (as India and Pakistan did for example) the London Declaration by Commonwealth PMs of 1949 was an agreement by all members that the then King would become Head of the Commonwealth as Empire ended. After the Queen acceded to the throne she was then also accepted by Commonwealth PMs as Head of the Commonwealth. She did not have the title of right. So maybe 'chosen' rather than 'elected'?
im glad that some americans are interested in european history !! Most are only interested in WWII and are very poorly informed even there. Greetings and best wishes from germany ... love your channel
It's a shame this version misses out so many key moments, including the Coronation anthem 'Zadok the Priest', which is worth checking out as it's an amazing piece of music, especially given the historical setting.
I remember watching it on a neighbour's television, along with others all crowded in the room. I also remember the ox roast and fireworks the town organised to celebrate. Incidentally there was another queen, Queen Salote of Tonga in the procession that became very popular at the time, despite the rain, she insisted on keeping her carriage open as a mark of respect.
1 watched the coronation on my sisters tv my parents didn,t own one I was 15 years old.The part that made a lasting impression on me was the choir boys chanting "VIVAT REGINA ELISABETHA" As she entered the Abbey .
I was a toddler and I fell asleep ,while all the family crowded round my great aunt’s tiny television to watch. My father ,who’s hobby was photography actually took photographs from the TV. I still have these hand coloured photos. Queen Salote of Tonga was much loved and well remembered A friend mentioned her open carriage ride as one of his favourite moments in the whole event.
Queen Salote of Tonga won the hearts of everyone during the final procession. Even though the rain was chucking down she insisted on keeping the hood of her carriage down, so that she could wave to the crowds
Well our equivalent of the President is the Prime Minister really isn't it? Personally if we were starting from scatch i'd go for a presidential system myself, but the upheavel of changing makes it not worth the candle. If it ain't broke then don't fix it.
9:25 The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, is an ancient wooden chair on which British monarchs sit when they are invested with regalia and crowned at their coronations. It was commissioned in 1296 by King Edward I to contain the coronation stone of Scotland-known as the Stone of Destiny-which had been captured from the Scots who kept it at Scone Abbey. The chair was named after Edward the Confessor, and was previously kept in his shrine at Westminster Abbey.
The Stone of Destiny was kept in the chair until Prime Minister John Major returned it to Scone Abbey; it will come back to the Chair before the next Coronation. Legend says the Scots stole the Stone from the Irish I. About the 10th century; in Ireland it was also used as a Coronation Stone. Legend also says, if you aren’t crowned on the Stone you aren’t truly monarch. Not sure anyone has tested that one.
Our first television was delivered in the morning of that day. To me and my Brother it was like our own coronation! It's interesting to note that there were enough guardsmen and sailors to line the route properly.
There was an episode of Doctor Who that takes place in 1953's London where people wait with great joy and enthousiasm for watching the coronation. Your comment reminds me of that episode.
Yes, my uncle bought the first TV on his family's street, just for the Coronation. The neighbours piled in to watch :-). What an event it must have been. Then they watched it at the cinema.
I loved your video. As an Englishman with a New Zealand father who was an RNZAF pilot , ( I was RAF , we all declared, under oath, allegiance to the Queen who was technically was our commanding officer although it was symbolic. None of us disagreed. Dad was a history teacher who put me right on many things .Great Britain has a long story which needs a little research before posting videos which keep asking questions. I was five in RAF Germany when the RAF sent newsreels of the coronation over to us. I told my mother I thought the Queen was the most beautiful woman in the world. To this day i don't know if she was amused or pissed off!
The men walking nearest the coach would, I believe, have been footmen. Walking close to them were Yeomen of the Guard, the Queen's personal bodyguard in England (and not to be confused with Yeoman Warders, who guard the Tower of London - the uniforms are very similar). The Queen Mother was the present Queen's mother. She was crowned as wife of King George VI (who was the reigning monarch). On George VI's death the present Queen became the reigning monarch.
In recent years, such as for the opening of Parliament, the news has got out that one or two of the footmen are Police from the diplomatic unit, and are probably armed with guns.
@@charleshowie2074 No they definitely were not equeries. The queen has one equerry who is a senior military officer and wears uniform. Generally a Lt Col, a Cdr RN or a Wg Cdr
@@charleshowie2074 An equerry, in relation to her majesty, are special roles, such as deputy head of the household. Others are senior officers of the armed forces. They do not walk next to the carriage. The chaps walking next to the carriage are indeed footman, as they are obviously on foot, and as opposed to the chaps on the coach who are coachman. They're role is to help with the carriage/horses, such as lowering the steps when the Queen gets in and out.
Royal Coaches / Carriages are sometimes gifted by Commonwealth nations. One Coach is named the Australian State Coach which was gifted by we generous Aussie taxpayers and used at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Also for HM's 80th Birthday.
The St. Edward's Crown placed on the head of the Queen during the Coronation service was made in 1661 and is made of solid gold ... it's weighs 4 pounds & 12 ounces ... It's amazing how she keeps going, especially after certain events over the last few year's ... thank you for your interest & for this video SoGal, great to see Scarlett 😀 ... God save the Queen
The State imperial crown (the all jewelery one, commissioned in 1837) she wears when leaving the abbey is half as heavy (2.3lb) but it's trickier as it is higher and she has to walk relatively long distance with it.
It's so sweet the way her hubby Prince Phillip kissed her cheek. The whole American Revolution was a terrible idea. Let's send an emissary to see if she'll take us back.
I remember hearing one of the queen's ladies-in-waiting speaking in a documentary years later when she was married. People had said to her, as they always say, that your wedding is the biggest day of your life, but she would reply that in her case it wasn't. Experiencing the coronation up close was on another scale.
9:35 The two-handed Sword of State, made in 1678 (a 1660 sword was last used in the 18th century) symbolises the monarch's royal authority and is also carried before the monarch at State Openings of Parliament
In the UK, the moment one monarch dies, the heir immediately becomes the new monarch. Therefore Elizabeth was already the Queen here. Coronations are purely for traditional/ceremonial purposes.
You should listen to Zadok the Priest and it's a shame that they didn't include it. In my opinion it's a beautiful piece of music. It's was originally composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and it has been played at every coronation since. It was written by George Frederic Handel, an German/English composer and is I believe a personal favourite of the Queen.
Have another watch through this video. So many of your questions are answered in there. You must miss quite a bit by having to think of us, your audience and make interesting comments. "God save the Queen" 🇬🇧 😎 🇬🇧
The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, is an ancient wooden chair on which British monarchs sit when they are invested with regalia and crowned at their coronations. It was commissioned in 1296 by King Edward I to contain the coronation stone of Scotland, known as the Stone of Destiny - which had been captured from the Scots who kept it at Scone Abbey. The chair was named after Edward the Confessor, and was previously kept in his shrine at Westminster Abbey. (Thanks to Wikipedia for this)
The Queen of Tonga was especially loved by the people lining the streets and watching the coronation, as she alone insisted on having an open carriage despite the rain, so that she could wave and let everyone enjoy the spectacle
To add some further explanations. There are several crowns; the Queen wears two during the Coronation. She is actually crowned with 'St Edward's Crown', which, as other commenters have said, weighs nearly 5lb. Most of the regalia was melted down when we temporarily abolished the monarchy in the mid-seventeenth century, so this Crown dates from about 1662. She then changed to the Imperial State Crown ; this was made up in 1838, but it contains some very interesting jewels. 'The Black Prince's Ruby' is in fact a large uncut spinel; it was given to Edward, Prince of Wales, by King Pedro the Cruel of Castile as a (poor) reward for a battle the Prince had fought for him in 1367, and was worn by King Henry V in his battle-helm at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. There are also several large pearls believed to be from Queen Elizabeth I's earrings, and over 2,000 diamonds - as a result the Crown looks silver - in particular Star of Africa No. 2, the world's second largest cut diamond. It is this Crown that the Queen each year until recently to the State Opening of Parliament. The Royal Sceptre she walked out with contains the world's largest cut diamond, Star of Africa No. 1. A nice point is that one of the swords she is presented with has its tip broken off, in token of mercy. The only way Charles will not succeed her, if he survives her, is if there is an Act of Parliament.
The coronation of Elizabeth saw a boom in demand for television sets, especially in the London area. Up to that point for most people in the UK, radio was their main form of entertainment
My grandparents were among the new television owners and my family joined them for the occasion. I am told I went to sleep on the floor in front of the TV - certainly I have no recollection of the live event although I was nearly 6.
One of the things you asked about is the sword of state: This two handed sword was used by the prince of Wales at royal ceremonies.Its huge size makes it a potent symbol of royal power. The steel blade was commisioned from Germany 1473-1483 and bears the symbol of two running wolves. Along the edge of the handle are invocations to the Virgin Mary, which may have been intended as a protective charm. On both sides of the grip are panels engraved with heraldry. The identifiable arms signify that the sword belonged to one of two princes of Wales. The first is Edward, Prince of Wales, who would become Edward V. The second is Edward, son of Richard III.
Few of the remaining monarchies in the world do coronations properly as the UK does - Charles' will be interesting when it happens. While "The Crown" on Netflix isn't entirely reliable, it does a good job of explaining how the coronation here got updated due to Prince Philip overruling the traditionalists who didn't want cameras in Westminster Abbey.
The crown does do a great job in explaining alot about the royal family, the turmoils and would answer alot of your questions. I've watched it a couple of times and it can pull on the heart strings, especially when prince Philip died.
In fact in Europe the UK is literally the only one left that still does it. Here in Norway for example we only have a benediction when a new King takes the throne, our last proper coronation was in 1906. Which in my opinion is just so boring, I mean if we're going to have a Constitutional Monarchy, where's the fun when you take out all the historic ceremonies and regalia?
Indeed. In Belgium, for instance, there is a king but no crown at all or any other regalia (but on the coat of arms). The King is often considered by constitution's experts as the highest magistrate, even though the office is hereditary and helds, in fact, far more (still not much) political power than the Queen in Britain.
I've seen snippets of the Coronation, but I'd not seen that particular short film before. I was looking forward to hearing the Westminster choir sing the anthem "Zadok the Priest", sung at every Coronation since Handel wrote it in 1727... shame it didn't make the newsreel's final cut :)
@@MarvinClarence Indeed... albeit grotesquely anglicised as "Vye-vat Rej-eye-na" ;) Out of respect to my Latin teacher, I still cringe at that pronunciation!
@@ftumschk I have been studying the Royal Family formally and through my own literary research, but I seem to have not found the answer to this question: If Queen Elizabeth’s name in Latin is ‘Elizabetha’ (for both Queen Elizabeths), why is her name still ‘Elizabeth’ in coins, medals &c., even though other monarchs use their Latin names?
You're right about stability and a constant symbol. Queen Elizabeth II is always there for most of my life. It's hard to imagine a time when she will not be there.
The St Edwards Crown, which weighs around 5 pounds, is only used once in a reign and that's when the Sovereign is crowned. After that The Imperial State Crown, weighing in at about 3.5 pounds is used. There are only three people who can legally lay hands the crowns, the Sovereign, the current Archbishop of Canterbury, and whoever is the Official Crown Jeweller at the time.
I think you’re right, the cultural significance of our Queen is a akin to that of your flag in the USA. It’s not about status, it’s about her being representative of nation.
@@nudal9993 Britain is a democracy regardless of having a monarchy. Our MPs represent us as individuals. The Queen represents Britain as a nation I.e. NOT you NOT me. So you’re right yes.
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was the mother of the present Queen. She was married to King George VI, the present Queen's predecessor, who died in 1952.
Also there is another queen there, Queen Mary. She is not queen through blood like the actual queen Elizabeth II but through marriage to the Elizabeth II's grandfather George V, reigned from 1910-1937 and I think the only monarch who was crowned again as emperor of India in 1911 which is known as the dunbar (think I spelt it wrong), whom during WW1 changed the family name from germanic sax Coburg to Windsor. Mountbatten is another anglicised name from the germanic Battenburg. It is from the marriage of either queen Victoria's daughter or granddaughter to prince Louis of Battenburg which gives the Battenburg cake, its name as it was specially created for their wedding. The most famous Battenburg/Mountbatten was after Prince Phillip was Louis Mountbatten the last viceroy of India and supposed claimed that when the queen was crowned the house of Mountbatten was now in power or would be when Charles, as Charles through his father phillips blood was a battenburg/Mountbatten, ascended the throne but Churchill's government and the Queen mother put a stop to it. Louis was Phillips uncle as he was the brother of Alice Mountbatten whom was a member of the British royal family being born I want to say at Windsor married prince Andrew of Greece was thrown into an asylum became and nun and then eventually brought back to England for the last years of her life a Buckingham palace. The queen and prince Phillip are cousins and great or great great grandchildren of queen victoria.
@@YorkshireScott It's Duhbah, sometimes spelt with R's not H's. The surname was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. (hard TH). Prince Albert's name. The current Royal surname is Mountbatten-Windsor, The Queen accepted Phillips name a few yars ago. Andrew and Edward have it.
@@jillhobson6128 And Austrian not German, the Greek Royal family was imported to Greece after the colapse of the Ottoman Empire. Prince Philip always said he was more 'Royal' than the Queen as two Royal parents not just the one. His Mother a Great Granddaughter of Queen Victoria and his Father a distant relation as well. It's good that the inbreeding has now stopped. The Queen was worried about it if Charles had married a European Princess. Only two current European Royal families not related to her (Victoria) directly in some way. (The Dutch and the Monagasque).
Queen Mary wasn’t at the coronation as she had just died. She told her granddaughter that mourning for her as a queen consort was not to delay or disrupt the coronation. You can see Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wearing her own consort's crown without the arches as opposed to the tiaras worn by other royal women and peeresses. At the previous coronation, of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, you can see Queen Mary wearing her own crown without the arches. If Camilla is crowned alongside Charles, she may wear Elizabeth's crown as the newest and lightest as it is made out of platinum; however, that may lead to a quandary when William and Kate are crowned as Camilla may well still be alive as Queens Mary and Elizabeth were at the coronation of their husbands' successors; Mary was the first to attend to show unity after the abdication of Edward VIII as previously widowed queens consort did not attend. There are four consort crowns - those of Queens Adelaide, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth. Queen Adelaide's is just a frame now and Alexandra's and Mary's have had many if not all of the jewels replaced with crystal and paste. Mary's crown is silver gilt.
My late husband was doing his National Service in the Army on that day and was on duty as security and crowd control. Hyde Park was a sea of military tents! The biggest difference is that you have a President who changes every few years - like our Prime Minister - but as the Head of State it's a life long job. All artefacts are symbolic with the Monarchy; some older than others which have been updated. King Edward's Chair dates back to 1296 and King Edward the First (also known as Edward the Confessor). 'Other Countries' included were still under the reign of the British Monarchy. You have to remember that The Queen was only 26 years old when she pledged her life to her Country: Monarchs do not retire! It is a VERY religious ceremony because The Queen is Head of The Church of England. The Sceptre holds the world's largest diamond and was gifted to Edward 7th in 1907 by South Africa.
Edward 1 was not Edward the Confessor. He was the Edward who proceeded Harold Godwinson. He died in early 1066, was succeeded by Harold who was killed by the Norman at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066. Hence the yea
Glad you enjoyed it So Gal. The Queen's father died of lung cancer in 1952. A lot of the Lords in Westminster Abbey had packets of sandwiches hidden under their coronets in case they got hungry 🙂 The Queen's Ladies in Waiting all had a glass phial of smelling salts sewn into the button of one of their long sleeved gloves incase they felt faint during the service !
In 1977 it was the Queen’s Golden Jubilee - 25 years as reigning monarch. I was 6 years of age. Our school only had one tv and the youngest kids weren’t allowed to watch the parade and ceremony. Our teacher was outraged and she marched our whole class, holding hands in 2s, to her house where all 30 of us crouched around her tv, in her tiny living room, happily munching on ginger nut biscuits and slurping on diluting orange juice. More innocent days. We were all thrilled…….could have been the free ginger nuts though 🙂
I'm of an older generation Neil. I clearly remember our school being taken to the local cinema to watch a film of the wedding of the then, Princess Elizabeth in 1947. The lad sitting next to me whispered "Listen to the girls when the princess appears." Sure enough, when Princess Elizabeth stepped from her coach, all of the girls went "Oooooh" It was a lovely day. Remember this was only two years after the end of WW2, food was still rationed and it was a very grey world. There had been a great deal of discussion as to whether the expense of the wedding was justified but the royal wedding with all the processions went ahead. It was a splash of much needed colour in a time of great austerity.
Hi Gordon. It’s funny what sticks in the mind. My dad spent some of the war in Govan in Glasgow and some with cousins on Skye. He always used to laugh when he described running wild in the woods in Ardvasar and being ‘captured’ by Polish paratroopers who were secretly camping and training there. 🙂
@@neilcampbell9383 Hi Neil, some memories remain with us for a life time. I think we can be certain that your father's recollection was one of delight because he would have been treated with kindness by the soldiers.
2:20 The Gold State Coach is an enclosed, eight-horse-drawn carriage used by the British Royal Family. Commissioned in 1760 by King George III, it was built in the London workshops of Samuel Butler. It was commissioned for £7,562(£1.5 million = US$1.98 million in 2018, adjusted for inflation). It was completed in 1762. Apparently it is one of theist uncomfortable rides in London
When she took her oath, unlike politicians, she has remained solid from then until now. Unbelievable service to her country, her subjects and Commonwealth.
18:46 You gotta keep in mind that England to this Day has an official State Religion (even though it accepts other religions and the political influnce of the Church of England is relatively low, but not none) and the reigning Monarch is (titular) head of the Church of England,so it has to play an important role in the Coronation.
Yeah colour tv didn't arrive until the late 60s, nor become common until the 70s. During the change over the phrase ' for those of you watching in back and white.....' was often heard. As in the infamous snooker comment ... ' ...... the red ball is behind the green ball.' They ALL appeared grey!.
@@andrewclayton4181lol, my father kept an old black and white tv that had a tiny tube screen and would periodically turn it on to make sure it worked and it did until they ceased transmitting in the UK.
@@jamesu1540 yes I remember black and white TVs and yes the description is a nice touch. I was actually surprised to see this footage in colour, not sure I had before.
The Queen Mother was Elizabeth’s mother (also known as Queen Elizabeth) The wife of a king is also holds the title of Queen, but a Queen Consort. Whereas, Queen Elizabeth II is Queen Regnant. Queen Mary was Elizabeth’s grandmother, she was wife of King George V.
@King Of The Pipe Queen Consort is not Queen Elizabeth, her proper and full title was "Queen Elizabeth the Queens Mother" once Queen Elizabeth II took the throne, the UK does not have a Queen and King at the same time, one or the other only.
London historically is 2 separate cities. The City of London, "The Square Mile", because genuinely that is how big it is, is the original city founded by the Romans on the site of an earlier British (Celtic) settlement. Medieval London was also located here. The City of London has its own cathedral, St Paul's, founded in 604AD. The current cathedral dates from the late 17th Century after the previous incarnation was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. In 960 AD, Benedictine monks founded an abbey a mile or so further upriver, west of the City. Since abbey churches are called minsters, this became known as the West Minster. As the CIty of London grew, the area around the abbey church became populated as the wealthier inhabitants of the City of London moved there to find more space and cleaner air, the prevailing wind coming from the west. Eventually, this new area became a city in its own right, the City of Westminster. In the following centuries, as the land between the 2 cities was built on and occupied, the 2 cities merged and now the whole area is known by the single name, London, with the 2 cities surrounded by 30 suburbs, also known simply as London, facts to perplex the uninitiated. As the 2 cities merged, the administrative and government functions became concentrated in Westminster while the City of London emerged as the financial centre So why is the monarch crowned in Westminster Abbey rather than St Paul's? Before 1066, the capital had been relocated from London to Winchester by the Anglo-Saxon kings as London was too easy to reach by Viking raiders. In 1066, William the Conqueror moved the capital to Westminster and was crowned at the abbey there. It has been a tradition since then that all English (and later British) monarchs are crowned at Westminster Abbey. The current building dates from a reconstruction begun by Henry III in 1245. In the late 1530s, the actual abbey with its monks went the way of all other abbeys in England under Henry VIII's "dissolution of the monasteries", after his separation from the Catholic Church. However, he had separately granted the Minster the status of a 2nd cathedral under the Bishop of London, so the church itself was not destroyed. Why did Willan choose Westminster rather than the City of London to be his capital? Although he had won the Battle of Hastings and the English king Harold had been killed, William had not yet subdued the rest of the country. William's troops had been defeated by the London "fyrd" (militia) and failed to capture the City. Although the City had eventually surrendered, it's possible that he just didn't want to take the risk. Although the Archbishop asks "the people" if they accept the new monarch before they can be crowned, it's only the INVITED GUESTS in the Abbey who get to reply. I doubt if anyone would dare say "no."
Winchester was the capital of the House of Wessex, who morphed into kings of all England. They moved their seat of govt to westminster, where a palace was built, by degrees. The abbey, founded for the use of govt and rulers wasn't founded until pious old Edward the Confessor founded it in the 1050s. It was completed just in time for his burial there.
13:41 If you were wondering: Yes, this is Winston Churchill. He was the first (british) Prime Minister of Elizabeth II. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke just a few days after the coronation. The men infront of Churchill are the Prime Minsters of the other independent Commonwealth realms: Canada - Louis Stephen Saint-Laurent Australia - Robert Gordon Menzies New Zealand - Sidney George Holland South Africa - Daniel François Malan Pakistan - Muhammad Ali Bogra Ceylon - Dudley Shelton Senanayake plus the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.
(15:29) The Queen mother was indeed the Queen's mother (hence the name) She was married to King George VI (Bertie) the Queen's father. When Kings are crowned their wife becomes the Queen consort and is also crowned alongside her husband. When Queen's are crowned their husbands cannot become King and instead become consort of the Queen but are not crowned or anointed. The Queen's grandparents were King George V and Queen Mary (of Tech) and Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and his wife Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck, she was the great granddaughter of the Duke of Portland, who twice served as British Prime Minister.
6:50 The archbishop of Canterbury asked the audience in each direction of the compass separately: "Sirs, I here present unto you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen: wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?" The crowd would reply "God save Queen Elizabeth!" every time, to each of which the Queen would curtsey in return.
After the ceremony at the abbey, the new queen, in her golden coach, did a tour of central London, so the people could see their new queen. That's why the announcer said that the coach would go through Trafalgar Square twice more. The coach has a reputation for swinging like a ship at sea and is not very comfortable, so it was a bit of an ordeal for the young Elizabeth.
The Queen Mother was the Queen’s mother and George VI’s wife. In the UK, a woman marrying a King becomes a Queen. (When a Queen marries a man, he does not become King. Not sure why this is.) The title of Queen Mother is used for a former Queen, when a new monarch has taken over.
A King is automatically considered higher than a Queen. When a Queen Regnant (meaning she holds the Crown in her own right) marries she cannot have a spouse of higher rank. So when almost all Queens marry, their husbands remain (or are made) princes only . This held true for Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, a Queen Regnant of Spain as well as Queens Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix of the Netherlands.
There is a funny story about the coronation of Elizabeth II. When she was already at Westminster Abbey, one of the younger Crown Officials suddenly realized that the royal scepter, if I remember, had not been delivered. So he hurried to the front door to grab one of the government limos and fetch them. He jumped into the seat beside the driver and shouted, "To Buckingham Palace, quickly." At that moment he heard from the back seat, "Young man, I understand you need this car, but please allow me to get out first." Then he looked back and saw in the backseat ... King Haakon VII of Norway.
On the subject of the Queen Mother being present, the Queen's grandmother, Mary of Teck, wife of George V (and therefore also Queen) was alive when George VI, her son died. Queen Mary herself died shortly thereafter (and before this coronation) but there is a famous photograph of the three Queens standing together, veiled in black mourning.
I thought it was interesting they showed the bit where she pledged allegiance to the Church Of Scotland. Unlike the episcopal Church Of England of which she is the undoubted Head, the Church Of Scotland is presbyterian and has no effective head, the Queen is merely an Elder of that Church.
It's worth remembering that, in 1953, Britain still had an empire. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and many other, smaller nations, were still ruled by Britain until the 1960s. Elizabeth II's parents were King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (who was George's wife before his accession in 1936). George VI died in 1952, leaving his eldest daughter Elizabeth to become monarch. Saint Edward is Edward The Confessor, who ruled in the middle of the 11th century. I think he died in the 1050s, or maybe the early 1060s. However, since England has had eight numbered monarchs named Edward, I don't know to which one "King Edward's Chair" refers. St Edward's Crown, however, is probably less than 300 years old. Westminster Abbey is dedicated to St Edward, so pretty nearly any special item in the abbey could be named for him. This event did more than anything else to get television started in Britain. For the millions of people who couldn't line the route of the procession, watching it on television was the closest they could get to seeing the ceremony. Since tellies were quite unusual in 1953, every house that had a set would have hosted dozens of neighbours to watch the tiny black-and-white screen. As for the hypothetical question of what would happen if the people rejected the monarch : anyone who might even have contemplated saying "no" would not have been given a seat in Westminster Abbey for the ceremony!
10:40 To answer your questions, King Edward's Chair was commissioned by King Edward I in 1296, but is confusingly sometimes also known as St Edward's Chair after St Edward the Confessor, who was King of England 1042-1066. (They did not start numbering kings until after the Norman Conquest, if you're wondering how there could be a King Edward before King Edward the First!) St Edward the Confessor is also the one after whom St Edward's Crown is named, although the current one wasn't made until 1661 after the fall of Cromwell's republic and the Restoration of the Monarchy. Lots of things are named after Edward the Confessor because he was considered a reliably English saint in a later time period when the monarchy was trying not to seem too French! 14:20 As he mentioned earlier, the orb is a symbol of the Cross having dominion over the world, as a reminder that it is by God that kings and queens derive their right to rule. This was a change from how in Roman times the emperor was depicted holding a plain globe to imply they ruled the world only through force. 15:47 The Queen Mother was King George VI's wife and Elizabeth II's mother - the commentator phrased it a bit confusingly, he meant the 1937 coronation ceremony where he was crowned King, but it was considered a joint ceremony (I didn't actually know the last part till I looked it up). 16:45 Remember the Queen is also Queen of Canada, Queen of Australia etc. which is entirely separate to her role as Queen of the UK. Expecting them not to turn up would be like Alaska not sending anyone to a presidential inauguration because it's further away from Washington - the new president is still their president too! 21:50 I would say the US attitude to your constitution is the closest thing to the continuity of a monarchy, which is probably why amending it has gone from being something that happens all the time to something that's almost unthinkable.
Thanks for showing that. My mother assured me that I was there- as a babe in arms. BTW the queen of Tonga made a name for herself by riding in an open carriage in the rain.
There are two main crowns, St. Edward's Crown, which was used for the coronation is a replica of the crown (possibly) worn by Edward the confessor in the 11th century. The current version was made in 1661 for Charles II after the restoration. The other crown, and probably the one you see more often is called the Imperial State Crown. It was made in 1937 although the jewels go back further. It is worn at state openings of parliament by the current Queen and by her father George VI. The Imperial State Crown isn't quite as heavy as St. Edward's Crown (2½ lb vs 5 lb), but the Queen last wore it in 2016 and probably won't again.
She was so young and quite beautiful in her gown and Jewels. It was the first time the ordinary British people actually got to watch a coronation on tv.
Nice that you have done this as in June we will be celebrating her 70th Jubilee year. There will be four days of special events between the 2nd and 5th of June. She now the longest reigning monach not only of the Uk but of any country past or present. Our longest before her was Victoria who reigned for 61 and a bit years.
She is definitely the longest reigning monarch in the UK but not the longest anywhere Louis XIV of France reigned from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715 a total of 72 years 110 days. Swaziland, then a British protectorate had Sobhuza who reigned from 10 December 1899 to 21 August 1982 a total of 82 years 254 days.
The Mpvietone footage misses the trick that TV cameras had, which was to turn on telephoto lens as The Queen is crowned and you get see all the jewels sparkling, and the Queen's face in close up. This is so lovely to watch. Thank you!
The road running from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace is called The Mall, it is coloured red to give the effect of a giant red carpet ... Buses are not allowed to use The Mall & go past Buckingham Palace except by permission of the Monarch, this has only happened twice in history, in 1927 & 1950
To answer some of your questions: King Edward’s chair is a throne comissioned by King Edward I in 1296 and named after Edward the Confessor. The sword of state is a symbol of the monarchs royal authority and is not that old (comparatively), dating to the 17th century i believe.
I was nearly five years old at the time of the Coronation and my parents had bought their first television the previous year in anticipation of the event (90 guineas, so very expensive!). We had several people in our living room to witness this great state occasion including our next door neighbours, TV sets being pretty uncommon in 1953. I believe the reason that I retain no recollection of this event is that the husband in the neighbouring couple was a Roman Catholic and was able to watch the ceremony right up to the religious segment starting then had to retire, because it appeared that to witness an Anglican service was forbidden to him. My late mother told me that I went next door with him because she could not be sure that my attention would be held by a long ceremony, in which decision I am sure she was wise.
The coronation coach is not used for the opening of Parliament. Coronations have been conducted at Westminster Abbey for the last 1000 years. The Queen Mother was wife of King George VI. The wife of the king is deemed Queen but the husband of a queen is titled Prince. The Crown is not as old as you would think. The oldest Crown jewels were broken up when the monarchy was temporarily abolished by Oliver Cromwell in 17th century
Even they aren't the original Crown Jewels. I remember being told in primary school that those had been lost "in the Wash" by King John, much to everyone in the class's amusement. To clarify, The Wash is a bay. John's baggage train was crossing when the tide was out but got caught out and the his baggage was washed away by the incoming water.
This was the first coronation in the world to be broadcast on television. I believe it may have been the first event of _any_ kind to be broadcast internationally.
I was too young to remember watching this on a B/W 14" TV (large for the time but still very grainy with lines) in our living room with half the street packed into it. (TV's were still a rarety, sales did rocket when announced it would be televised). I was born two weeks before George VI passed and only 16mths old so probably slept through most of it in someone's arms. The coach is the Irish State Coach, the largest of the Royal Carriages, weighing in at over 4500 lb and a very bumpy ride, hung on leather straps as the only suspension.
Guys by the Carriage are footmen . Little historical detail . My parents saved for the year before the Coronation , to buy a TV . 📺 It was tiny screen no larger than an i pad . But it had a magnifying glass to make the screen almost the size of a 10 " laptop . 1953 tech . My parents were the only people in the Street who had a TV . So all the neighbours brought chairs and sat 5 rows deep looking at the TV . Such was the clamour to watch . It was the first time ever that this has been televised . The King Edward is Edward the Confessor almost 900 years ago . The Saxon King . 🤴
One interesting point: Westminster Abbey is actually not a cathedral. A cathedral is so called because it houses the seat of a bishop, in latin 'cathedra'. The Abbey doesn't have a bishop but comes under the direct authority of the monarch, and is therefore a 'Royal Peculiar'.
The throne of St Edward was built upon the stone of Scone. It was the sacred stone of Scotland and the Scottish Kings were crowned on it. It was taken from Scotland by Edward I of England but was finally returned to Scotland in recent times.
On a visit to Buckingham Palace a few years ago, her Coronation dress was on display. It amazed me how tiny she was, with a waist you could almost encompass in two hands. At 25 years old, after the unexpected death of her father, who himself had not expected ever to be King, - a lifetime, dedicated service to the state and to the people. And what a service it has been. Long live the Queen.
The Gold State Coach is only use for Coronation’s, it was also use by The Queen on her silver and golden jubilees. The men walking beside the carriage are the coachmen. With normal State coaches they would sit or stand on the back of the carriage. Their main responsibility is to place the break blocks in front & behind the carriage wheels when they stop and to open the carriage doors. Their day to day job is maintaining the carriages and looking after the horses in the Royal Mews. King Edward ( The confessor ) built Westminster Abbey, the coronation chair is named in his honour.
Elizabeth became Queen the moment her father King George VI breathed his last breath on 6th February1952. She was 25 years of age. Her coronation took place 16 months later at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953
A particularly interesting piece used, ‘I was Glad’ (05:35) which consists of verses from Psalm 122. Parry’s variation has been used since King Edward VII’s coronation. But in any variation (even in the Latin ‘Laetatus Sum’ used by King Charles I, for example), or even when it is not sung at all, there is always a moment when the King’s or Queen’s Scholars of Westminster School acclaim ‘Long live Queen (N.)!’ or ‘Long live Queen (N.), Long live King (N.)!’. This has been tradition since the coronation of King James II. Parry’s ‘crowning’ achievement is the incorporation of this acclamation into the song itself. For Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, ‘Vivat Regina Elizabetha!’ (‘Long live Queen Elizabeth!’) in was used. But in occasions where a King and Queen is crowned, the Queen takes precedence in the acclamation. In the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, for example, ‘Vivat Regina Maria! Vivat Rex Georgius!’ (‘Long live Queen Mary! Long live King George!’) was used.
When referring to the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, the answer to the question "Is this real gold?" is a resounding "Yes" considering every item. The crown alone has the largest diamond in the world.
The people walking beside the carriage are Royal coachmen -their livery is similar to that of the heralds but I don't think those were the heralds. Crowned in Westminster Abbey like most monarchs among her predecessors since Edward the Confessor
That 'neck break' thing came from when Her Majesty gave an interview with the BBC about the day of her coronation. A summary of it is here and may answer some of your questions. The symbol of the crown for example is 2,000 years old. The Queen herself explains the symbols herself @ 04.58: th-cam.com/video/2CZR0-sigHo/w-d-xo.html And to think she was just 26 when she became Queen on the death of her Father King George V. There were troops from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other places as 15 other countries take the Queen as their Head of State. She is THEIR Queen. HM the Queen mother was the wife of King George and so became Queen consort not Queen regnal. On the death of her husband her daughter Elizabeth became Queen Regnal. This ceremony is the same as will happen when Charles becomes King.
I love your curiosity about my country. Much appreciated. It would be fantastic to see you react to an American film starring the guy who played Nicky in the Rocky films called "How to behave in Britain". It is similar in style to the "know your ally" film you reacted to. Best wishes.
If it's like the funeral of her father or Winston Churchill (the state funerals of note post- King George VI), it will be a quiet, dressed in black, veiled occasion, with a private funeral after the ceremony in Westminster and a boat-ride up the Thames to Windsor. I understand that rulers of Britain traditionally go into the ground or tomb with nothing but a shroud.
The Church, as you guessed, is Westminster Abbey. Every monarch since 1066 except 2 (Edward V, the Prince in the Tower and Edward VIII who abdicated) have been coronated here. The Abbey was consecrated in 1065 and built by Edward the Confessor, who is buried there having died shortly after in 1066. He was canonised and is the person who the crown is named after. The Abbey was re-built by Henry III in the 13th century which is the building we mostly see today, He named is Eldest son after the confessor and he became Edward I. This is the person who commissioned the coronation chair which has been used in every English then British coronation since. The Queen Mother is Elizabeth II's mother and Queen Consort to George VI. Many, although not all Queen Consorts have had their own coronations or a joint one with their spouse. Husbands of regnant Queens don't get this as King is a higher rank. One aspect of the coronation you might enjoy is the music, some of which you are possibly familiar with. My favourites are Handel's coronation Anthems first written for George II's in 1727 You may find this video of interest. It's about the Crown Jewels; What they mean and their origins. th-cam.com/video/ca41auJln98/w-d-xo.html
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King Edwards chair dates to 1296 it used to hold the coronation stone of Scotland,the stone of destiny,said stone has been returned to Scotland since 1996.they missed out some of the best music,I recommend you listen to Zadok the priest composed by Handel in 1727 for George II coronation ,it’s real coronation music
I’m so glad you enjoyed this makes me proud to be British. There is a BBC documentary called The Queen at 90 a family tribute. It shows her from a small child to being queen. They interview her children grandchildren and cousins there are also film footage from her wedding, coronation and other occasions and when she was abroad. You really do learn a lot it’s on TH-cam ❤️❤️
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As a bit of fun. Check out a Film called John and Julie.. Its a really nice film about two children who run away to see the coronation.. th-cam.com/video/Owx0CBE6DTQ/w-d-xo.html
Characteristics of a CULT
The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, talk, act, and feel.
These examples which are noted below are prime examples to be aware of regarding the determination of a CULT.
Do not touch Mrs Windsor first
Stand to acknowledge her presence
Keep you hands by your sides and out of your pockets
Make eye contact. Dont look distracted or inattentive
Bow or curtsy as she approachesOnly shake her hand if she shakes your hand first
Dont wear sunglasses outdoors if you are near her
Never address her by her first name
Only address her as your so-called majesty
Never initiate a conversation with her
She always takes the lead
She always walks ahead of everyone else
Her 'husband' always had to walk two paces behind her
Never walk infront of her
You wait for her, she never waits for you
Never turn your back on her
Never leave an event before herSelfies are forbidden
Never start eating before herNever continue eating after she has finished
Keep the conversation 'light'
No personal questions about herself
Females must never sit with their legs crossed at the knee
Legs and knees must be kept together, although crossing at the ankle is fine or keeping knees and ankles tightly together and slanting legs to the side is allowed
When the royal family is part of a procession, they enter and are seated in the order of precedence, which is essentially the order of who’s next in line to the so-called throne The order is Elizabeth II, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate Middleton and so on Meghan must wait until after Harry to enter a room first
The so-called royals aren’t allowed to give out autographs Mrs Windsor expects Meghan to curtsy more and every other female to a so-called royal family member when they enter a room But Meghan will have to curtsy to every so-called royal family member above her in the Order of Precedence
That includes Mrs Windsor, Charles, Camilla, William, Anne, Alexandra, Beatrice, and Eugenie and Kate Middleton If Meghan is dining or staying at Mrs Windsors home, she has to eat when Mrs Windsor eats and sleep when she sleeps
She can’t start eating her meal until Mrs Windsor starts and as soon as Mrs Windsor stops eating, Meghan also has to stop, even if there’s still food on her plate
Seating at a so-called royal dinner party is strictly planned and Mrs Windsor subtly schedules her conversations with the guests at her side
She spends her time speaking to the person on her right for the first course, and then engages in conversation with the guest on her left for the second
Mrs Windsor must use her purse to send subtle social signals
When she places her purse on the table at dinner, it means it's time to wrap things up-so consider the bite you're reaching for must be your last When she swaps her purse from her left hand to her right, it means she'd like to finish up her conversation
Follow traditional tea etiquette You must use your thumb and index finger to hold the top handle and support the cup at the bottom with your middle finger. Also, you must always have to sip from the same spot so the entire rim of the cup doesn’t have lipstick stains on it
Then, when it comes to bedtime, Meghan has to wait until Mrs Windsor dismisses herself to her room before she can go to sleep herself This rule may sound strict, but it’s not as bizarre as these crazy conspiracy theories about the so-called royal familyMeghan had to shutter all of her social media accounts in January 2018, and shut down her lifestyle blog
The Tig, back in April 2017. All of her social media must now be handled by the various so-called royal family accounts
So-called family members must always travel with mourning clothes in case a family member dies while they are away
Female family members are discouraged from wearing dark colored nail polish
Meghan Markle must take a neutral stance when it comes to politics-that means no voting When greeting Mrs Windsor, men are expected to bow their heads, while women curtsy
Females must curtsy with a demure and subtle dip down with one leg behind the otherPublic displays of affection are frowned upon for the so-called royals especially when traveling
So-called royal descendants must seek Mrs Windsors approval before proposing to marry Royals were not allowed to marry a Roman Catholic until 2011 as per the 1701 Act of Settlement
Mrs Windsor must approve of a marriage to a Roman Catholic
The so-called royals are expected to be addressed by their full, given names rather than nicknames given to them by their families So-called royal women are expected to wear hats to formal appearances during the day, as do most socialites and members of the aristocracy Each so-called royal has tiaras in her own personal wardrobe, at times on loan from the stolen crowned jewels, and while no woman is expected to wear a hat in the evening, only married female royals are allowed to wear tiarasMrs Windsor must approve of wedding dressesIn order to avoid shaking hands with commoners, so-called royal women must hold their purses with both handsWeights must be sewn into the hemline of Mrs Windsors skirts as well as other female skirts to avoid their skirts catching the breeze and showing too much skinThe staff at the palaces are not allowed to reprimand Mrs Windsors corgi dogs, no matter how they're behaving
So-called royal women are instructed to always stand and walk down stairs with their chins parallel to the ground
When walking down stairs, their hands must always be at their sides as well
So-called royals are expected to maintain strong eye contact throughout the duration of a handshake
Only two hand shakes are allowed as a maximum, to avoid touching commoners for too long or appearing to give preferential treatment to one handshake over another
Only Mrs Windsor is allowed to drive without a license, or plates on her car There are certain words that so-called royals are not allowed to utter such as a "toilet" which must be referred to as a "lavatory
Interrupting a conversation always requires an apologetic "sorry" rather than an interjecting "pardon"
Of course Canadian, Australian, New Zealand etc, troops were there. She's our Queen too!
As were Pakistan I suppose
@@aryanshukla7305 At the time, yes. However now Pakistan is a republic. The Queen is monarch of 15 countries within the Commonwealth and Pakistan is not one of them. The Queen is also head of the Commonwealth of which Pakistan is a member. There are 54 countries in the Commonwealth.
@@Stewart682 yes but at the time of the Coronation it was we were part of it too till 1950 when we switched from realm to nation a Pakistani regiment must vr been there
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Your last comments about the stability of having a monarch are interesting as I discussed this recently with my daughter. The Queen & Prince Philip have been a presence my entire life, I’m pushing 60, so for me it is very strange to think of her not being there. When Prince Philip died it came as a surprise how much it affected me. I wasn’t distraught or anything, but it’s the realisation that (some) things that you’ve known all your life are changing. Despite the many arguments for or against the monarchy, I realised it is a kind of comfort to know that there is someone, other than politicians, who has your country’s best interests at heart & has the ‘power’ or influence, to change things. I see that as a good thing. We all need constancy in some form.
Another good watch, thanks
Countries need symbols. Symbols that are above petty politics. Something,or someone, the country can unite behind despite their differences. We've got royalty. The Americans changed royalty for their flag. There's no pomp and ceremony like that around royalty though 😁
The monarch rules for the nation, a politician rules for his pockets!
Karen what a splendid comment. And I concur with all of it.
@@millsy1861 thank you. One of the reasons I enjoy @SoGal so much is she makes me think & that can only be good :)
Yes, I had a very similar experience when Prince Philip died - I was shocked and I felt really saddened at his passing. And of course The Queen and Prince Philip had been in most people's entire lives.
You have asked a few Questions. St Edward’s crown is ONLY used during the coronation service of the Monarch and at no other time. That is why the Queen has not worn it since. It is extremely heavy, made of solid gold and encrusted with huge, historic gemstones. It is named for St Edward the Confessor, who was one of the last Saxon Kings before the Norman conquest in 1066. It is not the same crown that he used but it is said that the central circlet and many of the gems were used in the original crown. The ceremony itself represents a tradition dating back over 900 years. The British monarch is the only monarchy in the modern world which still has a coronation ceremony. Others such as Holland only have the signing of an oath of office and an jnvestiture. The other unique point is that the British monarch is anointed with holy oil. This represents her position, appointed by God as Head of the Church. You ask about the Queen mother. That was Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother. It was the current Queen’s mother who was Queen consort to King George VI, the current Queen’s father. The Queen mother was hugely respected here in Britain and she lived to well over 100 years of age. You asked about the orb, it is a golden orb that is topped with a cross and is a symbol of God’s dominion over the earth. The monarch holds it as a symbol of their role in both church and state. You saw the sword. There are in fact three other swords used in the ceremony..the sword of spiritual justice, the sword of temporal (earthly) justice and the sword of mercy. Not shown in your video are other symbolic items used in the ceremony which include the golden spurs, the golden ampulla and anointing spoon (which holds the oil of annointing) and the ampulla which are two golden bracelets or arm bands. Incidentally, as I said, St Edward’s crown (he was also patron Saint of England until the later Middle Ages) is only worn for the moment of coronation. The Queen leaves the Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown, which is the crown she wears for the annual state opening of parliament.
Actually the last Saxon king was Harold II.
Tonga still has a coronation.
@Catherine Smith Edward the Confessor was half-Norman. William of Normandy was his first cousin once removed as Edward's mother, Queen Emma, was herself Norman and the sister of William's grandfather, Duke Richard II of Normandy. Edward spent a good deal of his exile during Danish rule at the court in Normandy and would have been as much (if not more) Norman than Saxon in cultural terms. Westminster Abbey, his creation, was constructed in the grandiose Norman (i.e. Romanesque) style before the Norman conquest. So not so much a friend as 'kin'.
It is not the original crown jewels because Oliver Cromwell had them melted down during the Republic, new crown jewels were made for Charles 2nd, the anointing spoon was missed and is original.
Thanks Philip
As someone very wisely said, "The strength of a monarchy is not in the power it wields but in the power it denies others" To my mind the stability and reassurance that gives is worth a great deal.
Sir William Walton who was born in my hometown of Oldham wrote her Coronation March.
Off with their heads!!!! Bunch of free loading scum.
@@NicholasWarnertheFirst Er.. say what you mean.. dont be shy! Lol!
The queen is a force of nature, I met her when she was invited to my uncles museum exhibition, she was about 90 at the time, she flew in by helicopter, spent 3 hours being shown around, asked properly informed questions, and the most amazing bit, she didn't use the loo once!!!
She seems to be true to the mould of her forebears… what a tough young lady
When this occurred in 1953 Britain still had an Empire. The other countries were part of the Commonwealth (still are) and were represented. The Queen Mother was her mother and Princess Margaret was her sister. It took place in Westminster Abbey. All the gold mentioned is pure gold. Millions of pounds worth. I remember watching this when I was at school on a very small television. I am 83 now.
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As Queen, Elizabeth II is indeed head of the Church of England, she takes this role very seriously and worships regularly. The Queen once explained her own personal faith as “the anchor in my life”.
She has done such a great job. She deserves so much praise.
Yep, it's a good channel.
Remember that Queen Elizabeth is also the head of state of all the Commonwealth countries, and, at least in Canada, she is the literal personification of the state. Here, she is styled "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada", and I presume she has has a similar title in the other countries. So of course, we and all other members of the Commonwealth sent delegates to her coronation.
Well nearly so. She is Head of State of 16 of the 54 nations in the Commonwealth. But she is the elected Head of the Commonwealth.
@@1chish Thank you. My mistake.
@@mikelavoie8410 No worries mike ... TC.
@@1chish but at the time of the coronation was head of state of another more countries, not just 16. And don't think she has ever been elected as Head of Commonwealth.
@@johncurrie6693 She was head of State of 7 'realms' at the time of the Coronation. She is now head of State of 15. I was incorrect earlier to say 16 as Barbados has recently become a republic.
Maybe the word 'elected' was not accurate although it is for the Prince of Wales as he was elected as the next head some while ago. To resolve the problem of Empire states gaining independence, losing the Queen as Head of State but wishing to remain in the Commonwealth (as India and Pakistan did for example) the London Declaration by Commonwealth PMs of 1949 was an agreement by all members that the then King would become Head of the Commonwealth as Empire ended. After the Queen acceded to the throne she was then also accepted by Commonwealth PMs as Head of the Commonwealth. She did not have the title of right. So maybe 'chosen' rather than 'elected'?
im glad that some americans are interested in european history !! Most are only interested in WWII and are very poorly informed even there. Greetings and best wishes from germany ... love your channel
Greetings from the Realm of Australia, glad you enjoyed the Coronation, I have it on dvd to watch on the Queen’s Birthday holiday each year.
i WAS 12 THAT DAY, MY LITTLE SISTER WAS CHOSEN AS THE QUEEN OF OUR STREET. MOM TOOK DAYS SEWING HER DRESS AND MAKING HER CROWN
My mum and dad’s first date was going to the mall to witness this day. Whenever it’s shown on tv, she becomes emotional.
God save the Queen and long live our great monarchy 🇬🇧
I d say Elizabeth the 1 st would like to dispute that
@@aryanshukla7305 ??? I dont get your meaning.
It's a shame this version misses out so many key moments, including the Coronation anthem 'Zadok the Priest', which is worth checking out as it's an amazing piece of music, especially given the historical setting.
Highly recommend reacting to it, there’s a good video with the timeline of English/British monarchs.
Zadok the Priest gives me goosebumps every time. Beautiful.
I remember watching it on a neighbour's television, along with others all crowded in the room.
I also remember the ox roast and fireworks the town organised to celebrate.
Incidentally there was another queen, Queen Salote of Tonga in the procession that became very popular at the time, despite the rain, she insisted on keeping her carriage open as a mark of respect.
1 watched the coronation on my sisters tv my parents didn,t own one I was 15 years old.The part that made a lasting impression on me was the choir boys chanting "VIVAT REGINA ELISABETHA" As she entered the Abbey .
Tonga has such a nice Queen
I was a toddler and I fell asleep ,while all the family crowded round my great aunt’s tiny television to watch. My father ,who’s hobby was photography actually took photographs from the TV. I still have these hand coloured photos.
Queen Salote of Tonga was much loved and well remembered A friend mentioned her open carriage ride as one of his favourite moments in the whole event.
Queen Salote of Tonga won the hearts of everyone during the final procession. Even though the rain was chucking down she insisted on keeping the hood of her carriage down, so that she could wave to the crowds
Agreed in regard to the stability of having monarch rather than a president, keeps politics away from the Head of State and can unify
As a system it's not the worst and as an individual within such a system HRH Elizabeth II is close to flawless in my view.
@@charleshowie2074 HM, not HRH
Well our equivalent of the President is the Prime Minister really isn't it? Personally if we were starting from scatch i'd go for a presidential system myself, but the upheavel of changing makes it not worth the candle. If it ain't broke then don't fix it.
9:25 The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, is an ancient wooden chair on which British monarchs sit when they are invested with regalia and crowned at their coronations. It was commissioned in 1296 by King Edward I to contain the coronation stone of Scotland-known as the Stone of Destiny-which had been captured from the Scots who kept it at Scone Abbey. The chair was named after Edward the Confessor, and was previously kept in his shrine at Westminster Abbey.
The Stone of Destiny was kept in the chair until Prime Minister John Major returned it to Scone Abbey; it will come back to the Chair before the next Coronation.
Legend says the Scots stole the Stone from the Irish I. About the 10th century; in Ireland it was also used as a Coronation Stone.
Legend also says, if you aren’t crowned on the Stone you aren’t truly monarch. Not sure anyone has tested that one.
"Long may she reign."
Almost 70 years now, so she took that literally. 😀
Our first television was delivered in the morning of that day. To me and my Brother it was like our own coronation! It's interesting to note that there were enough guardsmen and sailors to line the route properly.
There was an episode of Doctor Who that takes place in 1953's London where people wait with great joy and enthousiasm for watching the coronation. Your comment reminds me of that episode.
@@envinyatar5712 Not only that, of course, sweets had come off the ration in time, if not for, my 10th. birthday in February!
Yes, my uncle bought the first TV on his family's street, just for the Coronation. The neighbours piled in to watch :-). What an event it must have been. Then they watched it at the cinema.
@@envinyatar5712 Yes, The Dr Who Ep is called The Idiot's Lantern.
The days of National Service! All male 18 year olds were called up for military service. This lasted until 1960.
I loved your video. As an Englishman with a New Zealand father who was an RNZAF pilot , ( I was RAF , we all declared, under oath, allegiance to the Queen who was technically was our commanding officer although it was symbolic. None of us disagreed. Dad was a history teacher who put me right on many things .Great Britain has a long story which needs a little research before posting videos which keep asking questions. I was five in RAF Germany when the RAF sent newsreels of the coronation over to us. I told my mother I thought the Queen was the most beautiful woman in the world. To this day i don't know if she was amused or pissed off!
The men walking nearest the coach would, I believe, have been footmen. Walking close to them were Yeomen of the Guard, the Queen's personal bodyguard in England (and not to be confused with Yeoman Warders, who guard the Tower of London - the uniforms are very similar). The Queen Mother was the present Queen's mother. She was crowned as wife of King George VI (who was the reigning monarch). On George VI's death the present Queen became the reigning monarch.
They are not an Equerry? I'm not an expert but I thought that's what those chaps walking nearest to the coach by the Yeomen are.
In recent years, such as for the opening of Parliament, the news has got out that one or two of the footmen are Police from the diplomatic unit, and are probably armed with guns.
Try a video on all the Queen's horses to see the behind scene preparation for most Royal events and the function of each.
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No they definitely were not equeries. The queen has one equerry who is a senior military officer and wears uniform. Generally a Lt Col, a Cdr RN or a Wg Cdr
@@charleshowie2074 An equerry, in relation to her majesty, are special roles, such as deputy head of the household. Others are senior officers of the armed forces. They do not walk next to the carriage. The chaps walking next to the carriage are indeed footman, as they are obviously on foot, and as opposed to the chaps on the coach who are coachman. They're role is to help with the carriage/horses, such as lowering the steps when the Queen gets in and out.
Royal Coaches / Carriages are sometimes gifted by Commonwealth nations. One Coach is named the Australian State Coach which was gifted by we generous Aussie taxpayers and used at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Also for HM's 80th Birthday.
The St. Edward's Crown placed on the head of the Queen during the Coronation service was made in 1661 and is made of solid gold ... it's weighs 4 pounds & 12 ounces ... It's amazing how she keeps going, especially after certain events over the last few year's ... thank you for your interest & for this video SoGal, great to see Scarlett 😀 ... God save the Queen
The State imperial crown (the all jewelery one, commissioned in 1837) she wears when leaving the abbey is half as heavy (2.3lb) but it's trickier as it is higher and she has to walk relatively long distance with it.
@@francoisdebellefroid2268 I'm told that the queen wears her crown before events to get used to the weight
Vivat Regina! Long live the Queen of Australia!
It's so sweet the way her hubby Prince Phillip kissed her cheek. The whole American Revolution was a terrible idea. Let's send an emissary to see if she'll take us back.
Apparently he also said in her ear "nice hat!".
@@jacquieclapperton9758 That sounds very much like him! RIP.
I remember hearing one of the queen's ladies-in-waiting speaking in a documentary years later when she was married. People had said to her, as they always say, that your wedding is the biggest day of your life, but she would reply that in her case it wasn't. Experiencing the coronation up close was on another scale.
9:35 The two-handed Sword of State, made in 1678 (a 1660 sword was last used in the 18th century) symbolises the monarch's royal authority and is also carried before the monarch at State Openings of Parliament
In the UK, the moment one monarch dies, the heir immediately becomes the new monarch. Therefore Elizabeth was already the Queen here. Coronations are purely for traditional/ceremonial purposes.
"The king is dead. Long live the king."
Yes exactly. Literally from one heart beat to another. Hence, the throne is just a heart beat away.
You should listen to Zadok the Priest and it's a shame that they didn't include it. In my opinion it's a beautiful piece of music.
It's was originally composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and it has been played at every coronation since. It was written by George Frederic Handel, an German/English composer and is I believe a personal favourite of the Queen.
Most people know it from the second and a half of it that is used during the Chapions League.
Have another watch through this video. So many of your questions are answered in there.
You must miss quite a bit by having to think of us, your audience and make interesting comments.
"God save the Queen" 🇬🇧 😎 🇬🇧
The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, is an ancient wooden chair on which British monarchs sit when they are invested with regalia and crowned at their coronations.
It was commissioned in 1296 by King Edward I to contain the coronation stone of Scotland, known as the Stone of Destiny - which had been captured from the Scots who kept it at Scone Abbey. The chair was named after Edward the Confessor, and was previously kept in his shrine at Westminster Abbey.
(Thanks to Wikipedia for this)
I love our monarchy and wouldn't be without it.
The Queen of Tonga was especially loved by the people lining the streets and watching the coronation, as she alone insisted on having an open carriage despite the rain, so that she could wave and let everyone enjoy the spectacle
Queen Salote, as I remember.
To add some further explanations. There are several crowns; the Queen wears two during the Coronation. She is actually crowned with 'St Edward's Crown', which, as other commenters have said, weighs nearly 5lb. Most of the regalia was melted down when we temporarily abolished the monarchy in the mid-seventeenth century, so this Crown dates from about 1662.
She then changed to the Imperial State Crown ; this was made up in 1838, but it contains some very interesting jewels. 'The Black Prince's Ruby' is in fact a large uncut spinel; it was given to Edward, Prince of Wales, by King Pedro the Cruel of Castile as a (poor) reward for a battle the Prince had fought for him in 1367, and was worn by King Henry V in his battle-helm at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. There are also several large pearls believed to be from Queen Elizabeth I's earrings, and over 2,000 diamonds - as a result the Crown looks silver - in particular Star of Africa No. 2, the world's second largest cut diamond. It is this Crown that the Queen each year until recently to the State Opening of Parliament.
The Royal Sceptre she walked out with contains the world's largest cut diamond, Star of Africa No. 1. A nice point is that one of the swords she is presented with has its tip broken off, in token of mercy.
The only way Charles will not succeed her, if he survives her, is if there is an Act of Parliament.
The coronation of Elizabeth saw a boom in demand for television sets, especially in the London area. Up to that point for most people in the UK, radio was their main form of entertainment
My grandparents were among the new television owners and my family joined them for the occasion. I am told I went to sleep on the floor in front of the TV - certainly I have no recollection of the live event although I was nearly 6.
One of the things you asked about is the sword of state: This two handed sword was used by the prince of Wales at royal ceremonies.Its huge size makes it a potent symbol of royal power. The steel blade was commisioned from Germany 1473-1483 and bears the symbol of two running wolves. Along the edge of the handle are invocations to the Virgin Mary, which may have been intended as a protective charm. On both sides of the grip are panels engraved with heraldry. The identifiable arms signify that the sword belonged to one of two princes of Wales. The first is Edward, Prince of Wales, who would become Edward V. The second is Edward, son of Richard III.
Few of the remaining monarchies in the world do coronations properly as the UK does - Charles' will be interesting when it happens. While "The Crown" on Netflix isn't entirely reliable, it does a good job of explaining how the coronation here got updated due to Prince Philip overruling the traditionalists who didn't want cameras in Westminster Abbey.
There is no real "proper" way to do coronations. Those ceremonies serve a purpose. Those purposes differ depending on era and area.
The crown does do a great job in explaining alot about the royal family, the turmoils and would answer alot of your questions. I've watched it a couple of times and it can pull on the heart strings, especially when prince Philip died.
In fact in Europe the UK is literally the only one left that still does it. Here in Norway for example we only have a benediction when a new King takes the throne, our last proper coronation was in 1906.
Which in my opinion is just so boring, I mean if we're going to have a Constitutional Monarchy, where's the fun when you take out all the historic ceremonies and regalia?
Indeed. In Belgium, for instance, there is a king but no crown at all or any other regalia (but on the coat of arms). The King is often considered by constitution's experts as the highest magistrate, even though the office is hereditary and helds, in fact, far more (still not much) political power than the Queen in Britain.
I've seen snippets of the Coronation, but I'd not seen that particular short film before. I was looking forward to hearing the Westminster choir sing the anthem "Zadok the Priest", sung at every Coronation since Handel wrote it in 1727... shame it didn't make the newsreel's final cut :)
At least the ‘Vivats’ made it!
Spoken before then as well. Since Edgar, 973!
@@MarvinClarence Indeed... albeit grotesquely anglicised as "Vye-vat Rej-eye-na" ;)
Out of respect to my Latin teacher, I still cringe at that pronunciation!
@@ftumschk I have been studying the Royal Family formally and through my own literary research, but I seem to have not found the answer to this question: If Queen Elizabeth’s name in Latin is ‘Elizabetha’ (for both Queen Elizabeths), why is her name still ‘Elizabeth’ in coins, medals &c., even though other monarchs use their Latin names?
You're right about stability and a constant symbol. Queen Elizabeth II is always there for most of my life. It's hard to imagine a time when she will not be there.
The St Edwards Crown, which weighs around 5 pounds, is only used once in a reign and that's when the Sovereign is crowned. After that The Imperial State Crown, weighing in at about 3.5 pounds is used. There are only three people who can legally lay hands the crowns, the Sovereign, the current Archbishop of Canterbury, and whoever is the Official Crown Jeweller at the time.
I think you’re right, the cultural significance of our Queen is a akin to that of your flag in the USA. It’s not about status, it’s about her being representative of nation.
Doesn't represent me, nor the working class. Represents the vileness of privilege through birth and the theft of power from the people
@@nudal9993 Britain is a democracy regardless of having a monarchy. Our MPs represent us as individuals. The Queen represents Britain as a nation I.e. NOT you NOT me. So you’re right yes.
Quite right sums it up well
@@nudal9993 plenty of working class people love the Queen so that's nonsense
It is always worth remembering that the Queen was about 26 years old at the time.
Did you know the Queen ascended the throne at exactly the same age as the first Elizabeth over 500 years earlier.
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Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was the mother of the present Queen. She was married to King George VI, the present Queen's predecessor, who died in 1952.
Also there is another queen there, Queen Mary. She is not queen through blood like the actual queen Elizabeth II but through marriage to the Elizabeth II's grandfather George V, reigned from 1910-1937 and I think the only monarch who was crowned again as emperor of India in 1911 which is known as the dunbar (think I spelt it wrong), whom during WW1 changed the family name from germanic sax Coburg to Windsor. Mountbatten is another anglicised name from the germanic Battenburg. It is from the marriage of either queen Victoria's daughter or granddaughter to prince Louis of Battenburg which gives the Battenburg cake, its name as it was specially created for their wedding. The most famous Battenburg/Mountbatten was after Prince Phillip was Louis Mountbatten the last viceroy of India and supposed claimed that when the queen was crowned the house of Mountbatten was now in power or would be when Charles, as Charles through his father phillips blood was a battenburg/Mountbatten, ascended the throne but Churchill's government and the Queen mother put a stop to it. Louis was Phillips uncle as he was the brother of Alice Mountbatten whom was a member of the British royal family being born I want to say at Windsor married prince Andrew of Greece was thrown into an asylum became and nun and then eventually brought back to England for the last years of her life a Buckingham palace. The queen and prince Phillip are cousins and great or great great grandchildren of queen victoria.
@@YorkshireScott It's Duhbah, sometimes spelt with R's not H's. The surname was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. (hard TH). Prince Albert's name. The current Royal surname is Mountbatten-Windsor, The Queen accepted Phillips name a few yars ago. Andrew and Edward have it.
@@tonys1636 Mountbatten was originally Battenberg.
@@jillhobson6128 And Austrian not German, the Greek Royal family was imported to Greece after the colapse of the Ottoman Empire. Prince Philip always said he was more 'Royal' than the Queen as two Royal parents not just the one. His Mother a Great Granddaughter of Queen Victoria and his Father a distant relation as well. It's good that the inbreeding has now stopped. The Queen was worried about it if Charles had married a European Princess. Only two current European Royal families not related to her (Victoria) directly in some way. (The Dutch and the Monagasque).
Queen Mary wasn’t at the coronation as she had just died. She told her granddaughter that mourning for her as a queen consort was not to delay or disrupt the coronation. You can see Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wearing her own consort's crown without the arches as opposed to the tiaras worn by other royal women and peeresses. At the previous coronation, of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, you can see Queen Mary wearing her own crown without the arches. If Camilla is crowned alongside Charles, she may wear Elizabeth's crown as the newest and lightest as it is made out of platinum; however, that may lead to a quandary when William and Kate are crowned as Camilla may well still be alive as Queens Mary and Elizabeth were at the coronation of their husbands' successors; Mary was the first to attend to show unity after the abdication of Edward VIII as previously widowed queens consort did not attend. There are four consort crowns - those of Queens Adelaide, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth. Queen Adelaide's is just a frame now and Alexandra's and Mary's have had many if not all of the jewels replaced with crystal and paste. Mary's crown is silver gilt.
My late husband was doing his National Service in the Army on that day and was on duty as security and crowd control. Hyde Park was a sea of military tents! The biggest difference is that you have a President who changes every few years - like our Prime Minister - but as the Head of State it's a life long job. All artefacts are symbolic with the Monarchy; some older than others which have been updated. King Edward's Chair dates back to 1296 and King Edward the First (also known as Edward the Confessor). 'Other Countries' included were still under the reign of the British Monarchy. You have to remember that The Queen was only 26 years old when she pledged her life to her Country: Monarchs do not retire! It is a VERY religious ceremony because The Queen is Head of The Church of England. The Sceptre holds the world's largest diamond and was gifted to Edward 7th in 1907 by South Africa.
Edward 1 was not Edward the Confessor. He was the Edward who proceeded Harold Godwinson. He died in early 1066, was succeeded by Harold who was killed by the Norman at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066. Hence the yea
Glad you enjoyed it So Gal. The Queen's father died of lung cancer in 1952. A lot of the Lords in Westminster Abbey had packets of sandwiches hidden under their coronets in case they got hungry 🙂
The Queen's Ladies in Waiting all had a glass phial of smelling salts sewn into the button of one of their long sleeved gloves incase they felt faint during the service !
I'm glad you posted this one Sarah. I was only five and a half when this took place so I didn't take a lot of notice at the time.
Just a little thing, it is not coronated it is simply crowned.
In 1977 it was the Queen’s Golden Jubilee - 25 years as reigning monarch. I was 6 years of age. Our school only had one tv and the youngest kids weren’t allowed to watch the parade and ceremony. Our teacher was outraged and she marched our whole class, holding hands in 2s, to her house where all 30 of us crouched around her tv, in her tiny living room, happily munching on ginger nut biscuits and slurping on diluting orange juice. More innocent days. We were all thrilled…….could have been the free ginger nuts though 🙂
Silver Jubilee 1977.
We had street parties for the silver jubilee i was a similar age and every school child was given a specially minted jubilee coin. I still have mine.
I'm of an older generation Neil. I clearly remember our school being taken to the local cinema to watch a film of the wedding of the then, Princess Elizabeth in 1947. The lad sitting next to me whispered "Listen to the girls when the princess appears." Sure enough, when Princess Elizabeth stepped from her coach, all of the girls went "Oooooh"
It was a lovely day.
Remember this was only two years after the end of WW2, food was still rationed and it was a very grey world. There had been a great deal of discussion as to whether the expense of the wedding was justified but the royal wedding with all the processions went ahead. It was a splash of much needed colour in a time of great austerity.
Hi Gordon. It’s funny what sticks in the mind. My dad spent some of the war in Govan in Glasgow and some with cousins on Skye. He always used to laugh when he described running wild in the woods in Ardvasar and being ‘captured’ by Polish paratroopers who were secretly camping and training there. 🙂
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Hi Neil, some memories remain with us for a life time. I think we can be certain that your father's recollection was one of delight because he would have been treated with kindness by the soldiers.
2:20 The Gold State Coach is an enclosed, eight-horse-drawn carriage used by the British Royal Family. Commissioned in 1760 by King George III, it was built in the London workshops of Samuel Butler. It was commissioned for £7,562(£1.5 million = US$1.98 million in 2018, adjusted for inflation). It was completed in 1762.
Apparently it is one of theist uncomfortable rides in London
It weighs about 4 tons (?). Even with 8 horses it can only manage walking pace.
When she took her oath, unlike politicians, she has remained solid from then until now. Unbelievable service to her country, her subjects and Commonwealth.
18:46 You gotta keep in mind that England to this Day has an official State Religion (even though it accepts other religions and the political influnce of the Church of England is relatively low, but not none) and the reigning Monarch is (titular) head of the Church of England,so it has to play an important role in the Coronation.
I love how he's describing all the colours for everyone watching at home!
Most people who had tvs at the time were black & white sets. It was a nice touch though
Yeah colour tv didn't arrive until the late 60s, nor become common until the 70s. During the change over the phrase ' for those of you watching in back and white.....' was often heard. As in the infamous snooker comment ... ' ...... the red ball is behind the green ball.' They ALL appeared grey!.
@@andrewclayton4181lol, my father kept an old black and white tv that had a tiny tube screen and would periodically turn it on to make sure it worked and it did until they ceased transmitting in the UK.
@@jamesu1540 yes I remember black and white TVs and yes the description is a nice touch. I was actually surprised to see this footage in colour, not sure I had before.
Our queen has been with me all my life.
"Is this real gold?" lol, girl this is not disneyland.
The Queen Mother was Elizabeth’s mother (also known as Queen Elizabeth)
The wife of a king is also holds the title of Queen, but a Queen Consort. Whereas, Queen Elizabeth II is Queen Regnant.
Queen Mary was Elizabeth’s grandmother, she was wife of King George V.
Know as "Queen Elizabeth the Queens Mother" not Queen Elizabeth.
@King Of The Pipe Queen Consort is not Queen Elizabeth, her proper and full title was "Queen Elizabeth the Queens Mother" once Queen Elizabeth II took the throne, the UK does not have a Queen and King at the same time, one or the other only.
London historically is 2 separate cities. The City of London, "The Square Mile", because genuinely that is how big it is, is the original city founded by the Romans on the site of an earlier British (Celtic) settlement. Medieval London was also located here. The City of London has its own cathedral, St Paul's, founded in 604AD. The current cathedral dates from the late 17th Century after the previous incarnation was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
In 960 AD, Benedictine monks founded an abbey a mile or so further upriver, west of the City. Since abbey churches are called minsters, this became known as the West Minster.
As the CIty of London grew, the area around the abbey church became populated as the wealthier inhabitants of the City of London moved there to find more space and cleaner air, the prevailing wind coming from the west.
Eventually, this new area became a city in its own right, the City of Westminster. In the following centuries, as the land between the 2 cities was built on and occupied, the 2 cities merged and now the whole area is known by the single name, London, with the 2 cities surrounded by 30 suburbs, also known simply as London, facts to perplex the uninitiated.
As the 2 cities merged, the administrative and government functions became concentrated in Westminster while the City of London emerged as the financial centre
So why is the monarch crowned in Westminster Abbey rather than St Paul's? Before 1066, the capital had been relocated from London to Winchester by the Anglo-Saxon kings as London was too easy to reach by Viking raiders. In 1066, William the Conqueror moved the capital to Westminster and was crowned at the abbey there. It has been a tradition since then that all English (and later British) monarchs are crowned at Westminster Abbey. The current building dates from a reconstruction begun by Henry III in 1245. In the late 1530s, the actual abbey with its monks went the way of all other abbeys in England under Henry VIII's "dissolution of the monasteries", after his separation from the Catholic Church. However, he had separately granted the Minster the status of a 2nd cathedral under the Bishop of London, so the church itself was not destroyed.
Why did Willan choose Westminster rather than the City of London to be his capital? Although he had won the Battle of Hastings and the English king Harold had been killed, William had not yet subdued the rest of the country. William's troops had been defeated by the London "fyrd" (militia) and failed to capture the City. Although the City had eventually surrendered, it's possible that he just didn't want to take the risk.
Although the Archbishop asks "the people" if they accept the new monarch before they can be crowned, it's only the INVITED GUESTS in the Abbey who get to reply. I doubt if anyone would dare say "no."
Winchester was the capital of the House of Wessex, who morphed into kings of all England. They moved their seat of govt to westminster, where a palace was built, by degrees. The abbey, founded for the use of govt and rulers wasn't founded until pious old Edward the Confessor founded it in the 1050s. It was completed just in time for his burial there.
13:41 If you were wondering: Yes, this is Winston Churchill. He was the first (british) Prime Minister of Elizabeth II. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke just a few days after the coronation.
The men infront of Churchill are the Prime Minsters of the other independent Commonwealth realms:
Canada - Louis Stephen Saint-Laurent
Australia - Robert Gordon Menzies
New Zealand - Sidney George Holland
South Africa - Daniel François Malan
Pakistan - Muhammad Ali Bogra
Ceylon - Dudley Shelton Senanayake
plus the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.
(15:29) The Queen mother was indeed the Queen's mother (hence the name) She was married to King George VI (Bertie) the Queen's father.
When Kings are crowned their wife becomes the Queen consort and is also crowned alongside her husband. When Queen's are crowned their husbands cannot become King and instead become consort of the Queen but are not crowned or anointed.
The Queen's grandparents were King George V and Queen Mary (of Tech) and Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and his wife Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck, she was the great granddaughter of the Duke of Portland, who twice served as British Prime Minister.
Yes we can expect to see Camilla crowned alongside Charles.
6:50 The archbishop of Canterbury asked the audience in each direction of the compass separately: "Sirs, I here present unto you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen: wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?" The crowd would reply "God save Queen Elizabeth!" every time, to each of which the Queen would curtsey in return.
Very democratic - a coronation ;)
@@keitholding8541 as democratic as the electoral college which elected Trump despite Hillary having won the popular vote.
@@charlestaylor9424 But Trump won the most _states,_ which is how the system actually works.
Makes me feel great to be british
Absolutely!
After the ceremony at the abbey, the new queen, in her golden coach, did a tour of central London, so the people could see their new queen. That's why the announcer said that the coach would go through Trafalgar Square twice more. The coach has a reputation for swinging like a ship at sea and is not very comfortable, so it was a bit of an ordeal for the young Elizabeth.
The Queen Mother was the Queen’s mother and George VI’s wife. In the UK, a woman marrying a King becomes a Queen. (When a Queen marries a man, he does not become King. Not sure why this is.) The title of Queen Mother is used for a former Queen, when a new monarch has taken over.
A King is automatically considered higher than a Queen. When a Queen Regnant (meaning she holds the Crown in her own right) marries she cannot have a spouse of higher rank. So when almost all Queens marry, their husbands remain (or are made) princes only . This held true for Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, a Queen Regnant of Spain as well as Queens Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix of the Netherlands.
There is a funny story about the coronation of Elizabeth II. When she was already at Westminster Abbey, one of the younger Crown Officials suddenly realized that the royal scepter, if I remember, had not been delivered. So he hurried to the front door to grab one of the government limos and fetch them. He jumped into the seat beside the driver and shouted, "To Buckingham Palace, quickly." At that moment he heard from the back seat, "Young man, I understand you need this car, but please allow me to get out first." Then he looked back and saw in the backseat ... King Haakon VII of Norway.
Remember that the Queen is also Queen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries.
On the subject of the Queen Mother being present, the Queen's grandmother, Mary of Teck, wife of George V (and therefore also Queen) was alive when George VI, her son died. Queen Mary herself died shortly thereafter (and before this coronation) but there is a famous photograph of the three Queens standing together, veiled in black mourning.
Think that photo is of the three Queens is on the platform ( Paddington?) When George Vi''s coffin had been loaded tor removal to Windsor.
I thought it was interesting they showed the bit where she pledged allegiance to the Church Of Scotland. Unlike the episcopal Church Of England of which she is the undoubted Head, the Church Of Scotland is presbyterian and has no effective head, the Queen is merely an Elder of that Church.
Long live our glorious queen
It's worth remembering that, in 1953, Britain still had an empire.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and many other, smaller nations, were still ruled by Britain until the 1960s.
Elizabeth II's parents were King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (who was George's wife before his accession in 1936). George VI died in 1952, leaving his eldest daughter Elizabeth to become monarch.
Saint Edward is Edward The Confessor, who ruled in the middle of the 11th century. I think he died in the 1050s, or maybe the early 1060s. However, since England has had eight numbered monarchs named Edward, I don't know to which one "King Edward's Chair" refers.
St Edward's Crown, however, is probably less than 300 years old. Westminster Abbey is dedicated to St Edward, so pretty nearly any special item in the abbey could be named for him.
This event did more than anything else to get television started in Britain. For the millions of people who couldn't line the route of the procession, watching it on television was the closest they could get to seeing the ceremony. Since tellies were quite unusual in 1953, every house that had a set would have hosted dozens of neighbours to watch the tiny black-and-white screen.
As for the hypothetical question of what would happen if the people rejected the monarch : anyone who might even have contemplated saying "no" would not have been given a seat in Westminster Abbey for the ceremony!
Thank you for your respectfulness and intelligent curiosity. It's really appreciated.
10:40 To answer your questions, King Edward's Chair was commissioned by King Edward I in 1296, but is confusingly sometimes also known as St Edward's Chair after St Edward the Confessor, who was King of England 1042-1066. (They did not start numbering kings until after the Norman Conquest, if you're wondering how there could be a King Edward before King Edward the First!) St Edward the Confessor is also the one after whom St Edward's Crown is named, although the current one wasn't made until 1661 after the fall of Cromwell's republic and the Restoration of the Monarchy. Lots of things are named after Edward the Confessor because he was considered a reliably English saint in a later time period when the monarchy was trying not to seem too French!
14:20 As he mentioned earlier, the orb is a symbol of the Cross having dominion over the world, as a reminder that it is by God that kings and queens derive their right to rule. This was a change from how in Roman times the emperor was depicted holding a plain globe to imply they ruled the world only through force.
15:47 The Queen Mother was King George VI's wife and Elizabeth II's mother - the commentator phrased it a bit confusingly, he meant the 1937 coronation ceremony where he was crowned King, but it was considered a joint ceremony (I didn't actually know the last part till I looked it up).
16:45 Remember the Queen is also Queen of Canada, Queen of Australia etc. which is entirely separate to her role as Queen of the UK. Expecting them not to turn up would be like Alaska not sending anyone to a presidential inauguration because it's further away from Washington - the new president is still their president too!
21:50 I would say the US attitude to your constitution is the closest thing to the continuity of a monarchy, which is probably why amending it has gone from being something that happens all the time to something that's almost unthinkable.
There were a couple of Edwards even before the Confessor (Edward the Elder and Edward the Martyr)..
Edward III was the first king to have a number.
@@phwbooth Was that when the tradition started? And before that they were only given names (Longshank, the Lionheart etc)?
@@phwbooth no he wasn't
There was a HUGE increase in the number of TVs I remember watching on ours 14inches black and white,
Thanks for showing that. My mother assured me that I was there- as a babe in arms.
BTW the queen of Tonga made a name for herself by riding in an open carriage in the rain.
There are two main crowns, St. Edward's Crown, which was used for the coronation is a replica of the crown (possibly) worn by Edward the confessor in the 11th century. The current version was made in 1661 for Charles II after the restoration.
The other crown, and probably the one you see more often is called the Imperial State Crown. It was made in 1937 although the jewels go back further. It is worn at state openings of parliament by the current Queen and by her father George VI.
The Imperial State Crown isn't quite as heavy as St. Edward's Crown (2½ lb vs 5 lb), but the Queen last wore it in 2016 and probably won't again.
St Edward’s Crown can apparently only be touched by 3 people, the Monarch, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and one official.
She was so young and quite beautiful in her gown and Jewels. It was the first time the ordinary British people actually got to watch a coronation on tv.
Nice that you have done this as in June we will be celebrating her 70th Jubilee year. There will be four days of special events between the 2nd and 5th of June. She now the longest reigning monach not only of the Uk but of any country past or present. Our longest before her was Victoria who reigned for 61 and a bit years.
She is definitely the longest reigning monarch in the UK but not the longest anywhere Louis XIV of France reigned from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715 a total of 72 years 110 days. Swaziland, then a British protectorate had Sobhuza who reigned from 10 December 1899 to 21 August 1982 a total of 82 years 254 days.
The Mpvietone footage misses the trick that TV cameras had, which was to turn on telephoto lens as The Queen is crowned and you get see all the jewels sparkling, and the Queen's face in close up. This is so lovely to watch. Thank you!
14:48 No not Australian or New Zealanders but are in fact from Southern Rhodesia (Now Zimbabwe)
The road running from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace is called The Mall, it is coloured red to give the effect of a giant red carpet ... Buses are not allowed to use The Mall & go past Buckingham Palace except by permission of the Monarch, this has only happened twice in history, in 1927 & 1950
To answer some of your questions:
King Edward’s chair is a throne comissioned by King Edward I in 1296 and named after Edward the Confessor.
The sword of state is a symbol of the monarchs royal authority and is not that old (comparatively), dating to the 17th century i believe.
I was nearly five years old at the time of the Coronation and my parents had bought their first television the previous year in anticipation of the event (90 guineas, so very expensive!). We had several people in our living room to witness this great state occasion including our next door neighbours, TV sets being pretty uncommon in 1953. I believe the reason that I retain no recollection of this event is that the husband in the neighbouring couple was a Roman Catholic and was able to watch the ceremony right up to the religious segment starting then had to retire, because it appeared that to witness an Anglican service was forbidden to him. My late mother told me that I went next door with him because she could not be sure that my attention would be held by a long ceremony, in which decision I am sure she was wise.
The coronation coach is not used for the opening of Parliament.
Coronations have been conducted at Westminster Abbey for the last 1000 years.
The Queen Mother was wife of King George VI. The wife of the king is deemed Queen but the husband of a queen is titled Prince.
The Crown is not as old as you would think. The oldest Crown jewels were broken up when the monarchy was temporarily abolished by Oliver Cromwell in 17th century
Even they aren't the original Crown Jewels. I remember being told in primary school that those had been lost "in the Wash" by King John, much to everyone in the class's amusement.
To clarify, The Wash is a bay. John's baggage train was crossing when the tide was out but got caught out and the his baggage was washed away by the incoming water.
This was the first coronation in the world to be broadcast on television. I believe it may have been the first event of _any_ kind to be broadcast internationally.
I was too young to remember watching this on a B/W 14" TV (large for the time but still very grainy with lines) in our living room with half the street packed into it. (TV's were still a rarety, sales did rocket when announced it would be televised). I was born two weeks before George VI passed and only 16mths old so probably slept through most of it in someone's arms.
The coach is the Irish State Coach, the largest of the Royal Carriages, weighing in at over 4500 lb and a very bumpy ride, hung on leather straps as the only suspension.
Guys by the Carriage are footmen .
Little historical detail .
My parents saved for the year before the Coronation , to buy a TV . 📺
It was tiny screen no larger than an i pad .
But it had a magnifying glass to make the screen almost the size of a 10 " laptop . 1953 tech .
My parents were the only people in the Street who had a TV .
So all the neighbours brought chairs and sat 5 rows deep looking at the TV .
Such was the clamour to watch . It was the first time ever that this has been televised .
The King Edward is Edward the Confessor almost 900 years ago . The Saxon King . 🤴
One interesting point: Westminster Abbey is actually not a cathedral. A cathedral is so called because it houses the seat of a bishop, in latin 'cathedra'. The Abbey doesn't have a bishop but comes under the direct authority of the monarch, and is therefore a 'Royal Peculiar'.
The throne of St Edward was built upon the stone of Scone. It was the sacred stone of Scotland and the Scottish Kings were crowned on it. It was taken from Scotland by Edward I of England but was finally returned to Scotland in recent times.
On a visit to Buckingham Palace a few years ago, her Coronation dress was on display. It amazed me how tiny she was, with a waist you could almost encompass in two hands. At 25 years old, after the unexpected death of her father, who himself had not expected ever to be King, - a lifetime, dedicated service to the state and to the people. And what a service it has been. Long live the Queen.
The Gold State Coach is only use for Coronation’s, it was also use by The Queen on her silver and golden jubilees. The men walking beside the carriage are the coachmen. With normal State coaches they would sit or stand on the back of the carriage. Their main responsibility is to place the break blocks in front & behind the carriage wheels when they stop and to open the carriage doors. Their day to day job is maintaining the carriages and looking after the horses in the Royal Mews. King Edward ( The confessor ) built Westminster Abbey, the coronation chair is named in his honour.
The ones next to the coach are footmen. But the ones closer to the horses are coachmen.
Elizabeth became Queen the moment her father King George VI breathed his last breath on 6th February1952. She was 25 years of age. Her coronation took place 16 months later at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953
A particularly interesting piece used, ‘I was Glad’ (05:35) which consists of verses from Psalm 122. Parry’s variation has been used since King Edward VII’s coronation. But in any variation (even in the Latin ‘Laetatus Sum’ used by King Charles I, for example), or even when it is not sung at all, there is always a moment when the King’s or Queen’s Scholars of Westminster School acclaim ‘Long live Queen (N.)!’ or ‘Long live Queen (N.), Long live King (N.)!’. This has been tradition since the coronation of King James II.
Parry’s ‘crowning’ achievement is the incorporation of this acclamation into the song itself.
For Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, ‘Vivat Regina Elizabetha!’ (‘Long live Queen Elizabeth!’) in was used.
But in occasions where a King and Queen is crowned, the Queen takes precedence in the acclamation. In the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, for example, ‘Vivat Regina Maria! Vivat Rex Georgius!’ (‘Long live Queen Mary! Long live King George!’) was used.
When referring to the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, the answer to the question "Is this real gold?" is a resounding "Yes" considering every item. The crown alone has the largest diamond in the world.
The people walking beside the carriage are Royal coachmen -their livery is similar to that of the heralds but I don't think those were the heralds. Crowned in Westminster Abbey like most monarchs among her predecessors since Edward the Confessor
That 'neck break' thing came from when Her Majesty gave an interview with the BBC about the day of her coronation. A summary of it is here and may answer some of your questions. The symbol of the crown for example is 2,000 years old. The Queen herself explains the symbols herself @ 04.58:
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And to think she was just 26 when she became Queen on the death of her Father King George V. There were troops from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other places as 15 other countries take the Queen as their Head of State. She is THEIR Queen.
HM the Queen mother was the wife of King George and so became Queen consort not Queen regnal. On the death of her husband her daughter Elizabeth became Queen Regnal.
This ceremony is the same as will happen when Charles becomes King.
The men walking beside the carriage are footmen. They open the door etc.
I love your curiosity about my country. Much appreciated. It would be fantastic to see you react to an American film starring the guy who played Nicky in the Rocky films called "How to behave in Britain". It is similar in style to the "know your ally" film you reacted to.
Best wishes.
No one quite does pageantry like the Brits. When the Queen does die it will be a sad but spectacular occasion.
If it's like the funeral of her father or Winston Churchill (the state funerals of note post- King George VI), it will be a quiet, dressed in black, veiled occasion, with a private funeral after the ceremony in Westminster and a boat-ride up the Thames to Windsor.
I understand that rulers of Britain traditionally go into the ground or tomb with nothing but a shroud.
The Church, as you guessed, is Westminster Abbey. Every monarch since 1066 except 2 (Edward V, the Prince in the Tower and Edward VIII who abdicated) have been coronated here. The Abbey was consecrated in 1065 and built by Edward the Confessor, who is buried there having died shortly after in 1066. He was canonised and is the person who the crown is named after. The Abbey was re-built by Henry III in the 13th century which is the building we mostly see today, He named is Eldest son after the confessor and he became Edward I. This is the person who commissioned the coronation chair which has been used in every English then British coronation since.
The Queen Mother is Elizabeth II's mother and Queen Consort to George VI. Many, although not all Queen Consorts have had their own coronations or a joint one with their spouse. Husbands of regnant Queens don't get this as King is a higher rank.
One aspect of the coronation you might enjoy is the music, some of which you are possibly familiar with. My favourites are Handel's coronation Anthems first written for George II's in 1727
You may find this video of interest. It's about the Crown Jewels; What they mean and their origins.
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