THE CORONATION OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

1:08:34 “Pathescope presents - The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth”. “In bringing to millions the splendour of this momentous event, Pathe News is indebted to - The Earl Marshal, The Duke of Norfolk - The Minister of Works, Mr David Eccles. The Coronation Orchestra and Choir - The Royal Military School of Music - “Fanfare for Heroes” used by kind permission of the Musicians Benefit Fund London”. Sunrise, London, and people who have been sleeping in the streets are stirring. Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace. Queen enters Royal Carriage escorted by consort Prince Philip. Carriage leaving Buckingham Palace accompanied by mounted Guardsmen and pages. Procession moves along crowded streets controlled by military guard. Queen enters Westminster Abbey. Queen reads from book and then listens to speech by Archbishop of Canterbury, attended by ladies in waiting. Queen escorted to the chair. Charles aside to Queen Mother.
1:21:55 Queen with ceremonial sword. Queen presented with orb, mace and crown. Winston Churchill looks on. Choir and congregation sing while Queen ascends throne. Philip swears allegiance and kisses Queen. As Queen leaves Abbey dignitaries follow.Royal procession though crowded streets includes squads of troops from Kenya, India, Nepal, Australia,Fiji, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries. Royals on balcony of Buckingham Palace, include Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Queen Mother, and Prince Philip. Pan of large crowd. Fly past of jets.
1:35:57 “The End - A Pathescope Film”.