One of the main jobs of any reigning monarch is to be a good host. Whether its a state visit, royal wedding or simply a dinner party, the celebrations pretty much never end. So it’s no wonder that a ...

On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place—72 years ago today. However, according to the monarch herself, not every aspect of the special day was perfect. Known for pranking tourists ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on coronation day at Buckingham Palace in 1953. Queen Elizabeth was decked in jewels from ...

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became Queen Elizabeth in February 1952 — but she wasn't officially crowned until over a year later. Queen Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne following the ...

LONDON (AP) — The largest-ever exhibition of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, including the opulent gowns she wore for her wedding and coronation, will go on display at Buckingham Palace next ...

Women who witnessed the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953 return to Buckingham Palace. In May 1953, 50 girls from rural communities across Canada set sail on the Empress of France on a voyage to ...

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Dorothy isn’t the only one with a pair of ruby slippers. Fourteen years after The Wizard of Oz premiered, a 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth wore her own gem-studded shoes to her coronation in 1953. As ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the BBC's 2018 documentary The Coronation, Queen Elizabeth discussed the incredible event, including the moments she didn't ...

The largest-ever exhibition of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, including the opulent gowns she wore for her wedding and coronation, will go on display at Buckingham Palace next year to mark the ...