This Day in History: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II happened on this in 1953, and it was the first major international event to be televised. During the service, Elizabeth took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, and was invested with robes and regalia. Millions across Britain watched the coronation live on the BBC Television Service, and many purchased or rented television sets for the event. The Queen Mother wore a crown that bore the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g).
Did you know: The Queen doesn't need a passport to travel, nor a driver's license to drive. Her late husband, Prince Philip, is her third cousin and they've known each other since childhood. She is famously fond of the tailless corgi dogs since she was a small child, and has owned more than 30 corgis since she became Queen. She doesn't need to pay taxes, but does so anyways.
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