The Coronation
Synopsis
The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.
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The Coronation: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-07
Top Cast
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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Keeley Hawes
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Hall
Self
Lady Glenconner
Self
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
Self (archive footage)
Alastair Bruce
Self - Royal Commentator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Lilley
- Original Title
- The Coronation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Lilley
Harvey Lilley, Anthony Geffen, Charles Poe, David Royle
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Lilley
Producer
Harvey Lilley
Director
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What is The Coronation about?
The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.
Who directed The Coronation?
The Coronation was directed by Harvey Lilley.
Who stars in The Coronation?
The principal cast of The Coronation includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, King George VI of the United Kingdom, Keeley Hawes.
When was The Coronation released and how long is it?
The Coronation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 59m.