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Leaving Buckingham Palace P_C00422_003
Coronation Procession for Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, City of Westminster, Greater London. View from the Queen Victoria Memorial, showing crowds of people watching the coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II as it leaves Buckingham Palace
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This print takes us back to a momentous day in British history - the coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The image captures the grandeur and excitement surrounding this significant event, as crowds of people gather along The Mall, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of their beloved monarch. From the vantage point of the Queen Victoria Memorial, we witness an awe-inspiring sight. Buckingham Palace stands proudly in the background, its regal facade serving as a fitting backdrop for this majestic occasion. As the procession begins to depart from these hallowed grounds, anticipation fills the air. The streets are teeming with enthusiastic onlookers who have come far and wide to be part of this historic celebration. Their faces reflect sheer joy and admiration for their new queen. Uniformed soldiers line up alongside elegant horse-drawn coaches that carry members of royalty through cheering crowds. This snapshot freezes a moment where tradition meets modernity; it encapsulates both reverence for past customs and hope for a bright future under Queen Elizabeth's reign. It serves as a reminder that even amidst great pomp and circumstance, it is ultimately the connection between sovereign and subjects that makes such events truly special. Thanks to Property Services Agency's preservation efforts, we can now relish in this remarkable piece of history captured through lens and preserved over time by Historic England. This photograph is not just an image but also an invitation to immerse ourselves in one of Britain's most cherished traditions – celebrating our monarchy with pride and unity.
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