Queen Elizabeth II's lasting legacy shines through during King Charles's Coronation - analysis by Svar Nanan-Sen
Queen Elizabeth II's lasting legacy shone through during King Charles's Coronation
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King Charles's Coronation represented the beginning of a new chapter for the Royal Family and the nation.
The ceremony was steeped in tradition and for the majority of people watching it was the first Coronation they had seen in their lifetime.
The black and white images of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in June 1953 were compared and contrasted with King Charles's ceremony in the immediate aftermath of the historic event.
The late Queen was referenced by Prince William during the Coronation Concert when he delivered an emotional tribute to his father.
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation took place in June 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II outlined her "sincere wish" that Camilla would have the title of Queen Consort during a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign.
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The Prince of Wales said: "As my grandmother said when she was crowned, Coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future.
"And I know she's up there, fondly keeping an eye on us. She would be a very proud mother."
Another contribution from Queen Elizabeth II is that Britons have mostly accepted Camilla as their new Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II outlined her "sincere wish" that Camilla would have the title of Queen Consort during a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign.
The late Queen was referenced by Prince William during the Coronation Concert when he delivered an emotional tribute to his father
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Some still remain hesitant to refer to her as Queen Camilla and would have preferred the Queen Consort title to remain but Elizabeth II's statement in February 2022 will have contributed to King Charles's wife achieving a strong level of support during the Coronation celebrations.
As the Royal Family watched a scaled-down flypast from Buckingham Palace's balcony, the line-up of royals was symbolic of Queen Elizabeth II's lasting legacy.
As King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the ecstatic crowd they were joined by the next two generations of the Royal Family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen beaming alongside their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
As King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the ecstatic crowd they were joined by the next two generations of the Royal Family.
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Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years and is the UK's longest-serving monarch in history.
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Prince William is a composed and competent future king that will spearhead the younger generation of the Royal Family alongside his wife Princess Kate.
Their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will all play pivotal roles in the monarchy as they grow up.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years and is the UK's longest-serving monarch in history.
She steered the Royal Family through periods of controversy and challenging times often under unparalleled levels of scrutiny whilst maintaining her steadfast commitment to duty.
King Charles's Coronation is a new milestone in the history of the monarchy but it equally reflected the significance of Queen Elizabeth II's lasting legacy.