Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary consort, George V wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Royal Purple Robe of State. Mary consort wearing the State Crown of George V, and allegorically-embroidered coronation dress. Date: 22 June 1911

The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queen’s head. Colourised version of: 10511416       Date: 1953
Conservator Krista Blessley works on the restoration of a Coronation chair, at Westminster Abbey in London, ahead of the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, which will be held at the Abbey on May 6. Picture date: Tuesday February 28, 2023.

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