The central part of the BBC’s marathon eight-hour live television broadcast of the Coronation on 2 June 1953, beginning with the Queen’s arrival at Westminster Abbey and going through to the end of the service. Narrated by Richard Dimbleby.

Following her Coronation on 2 June 1953, the Queen made a broadcast in the evening, reflecting on the events of the day, thanking the public for their support and promising to serve the nation. This is the transcript of that broadcast.

Texts of speeches given by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, as well as written articles are available in this section. [Coverage goes back to 1970.]

Welcome to The Royal Family Channel, the official channel of the British Monarchy. Includes current and historical content, including the Queen's first televised Christmas broadcast in 1957.

From Royal.uk, the official site of the British Monarchy. Includes biographical information as well as photos and videos of the life of the Queen.

Mass Observation was a social research organization formed in 1937 to study the everyday lives of ordinary people in Britain. This collection includes studies and publications, diaries and personal writings, photographs, and interactive maps. It describes everyday life in the words of ordinary people, with interviews and records of overheard conversations, rather than through polls.
Coverage: 1937-1965.