This dvd features rare footage of two major events in the early life of Queen Elizabeth II. The Wedding (1947): Two years after World War II Great Britain finally had reason to rejoice at the dawn of a new era. On 20 November 1947 Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey. This story starts with the years leading up to the wedding and covers the detailed preparations that took place including some rare footage on the making of the wedding dress. St. James's Palace was opened to the public to view the wedding presents some of which... were considered to be the height of technology in the early days of a post-war Britain. The exciting events of the day itself are beautifully narrated by the quintessentially English Anna Neagle. The Coronation (1953): The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on the 2nd June 1953 was one of the first major televised events in history. This original documentary covers the beautiful procession to and from Westminster Abbey as well as the splendid display of ancient traditions and symbols which took place during the Coronation Ceremony. [show more]
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