Queen elizabeth coronation

Prince Charles's coronation ceremony likely won't take place until months after he becomes King. We spoke with British and European royalty expert Marlene Koenig to see what it'll be like the day Prince Charles is crowned as king.

Named the U.K.'s top style icon over 50, we're taking a look back at the looks that surely helped her cinch the title

Explore Miss Mertens' 17851 photos on Flickr!

Queen Elizabeth II (Fan Page) on Instagram: “Today marks the 67th Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's Coronation! Some facts about the Coronation: 1. It was the first Coronation…”

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, was 96 years old when she died in September 2022.

William Cavendish-Bentinck, 7th Duke of Portland and Ivy (née Gordon-Lennox), Duchess of Portland with a pageboy, 1952

Our series on the jewels worn by British queens regnant and consort for their coronations continues today with the rather incredible 1902 coronation ensemble of Queen Alexandra. You like jewels? We've definitely got jewels for you

Kelly was initially commissioned to paint the state portraits of George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1938. He started immediately and was nearly finished by the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. The paintings were moved from his studio in London to Windsor Castle where Kelly spent the next five years completing his commission. Not only did the Castle provide a refuge for Kelly, the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose were sent to the safety of Windsor for the duration of the…

She was just 5th in the line of succession, but a series of historical vagaries put the princess on the world’s most powerful throne.