Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8214 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-07-30
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 80 minutes

Synopsis
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Customer Reviews

54 years since coronation - a wonderful reminder of a glorious and exceptional day
I suppose most of us have known only one Queen: Elisabeth II. She was already on the throne when I was not even born. When she was crowned in 1953 the world was so much different from today's world. The changes have effected as well the monarchy. Then The Queen was rather untouchable and revered, today one asks how long the monarchy will survive. Will there ever be another coronation or a coronation of this kind? We will see... So this DVD is a wonderful reminder of a glorious and exceptional day. It is wonderful to see. I enjoyed it, even though it seems to be so out-dated, or maybe just because of this? I am sure you will enjoy it too

A real Queen
I'v bought this DVD and I'll keep it forever as an historical treasure.
I'm portuguese, but for me this excepcional Queen of the UK, is also my Queen.
God Save the Queen.

A Queen is Crowned
`A Queen Is Crowned' is the colour documentary of the Queen's coronation as shown in cinemas at the time of the event. It starts with footage from around the UK and Sir Lawrence Olivier narrating about the splendour of our `sceptred isle' before moving on to the actual coronation itself. You follow the Queen as she travels to Westminster Abbey in the magnificent golden coach, see the various rituals and oaths of the ceremony (all explained by the narrator), see the various dignitaries honour the Queen and parade out of the abbey and see the huge armed forces as they parade en masse through the streets of London. Finally you end with the Queen waving to the massed crowds as they swarm the mall and Buckingham Palace to honour their new Queen. The costumes, ornaments of state and setting are truly awe inspiring and the pomp and ceremony are fascinating to watch. The score from The London Symphony Orchestra is uplifting and completely in keeping with the ambiance of the day. It is interesting to see the Coronation in colour and with explanations after seeing brief exerts over the years at various royal mile stones. If you have even a passing interest in this event I'd recommend this DVD, it makes for interesting viewing and places the reign of our Queen in that bit deeper context.