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Elizabeth II was coronated as queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London. She became queen at 25, following her father George VI's death on 6 February 1952, with the coronation held over a year later to allow proper preparation. The ceremony included her taking an oath, anointing with holy oil, wearing robes and regalia, and being crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and other realms, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The coronation, the first to be fully televised, featured widespread celebrations across the Commonwealth and a commemorative medal. It was the last British coronation of the 20th century, costing an estimated £1.57 million (approximately £53.6 million in 2023).