The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

With the cooperation of Buckingham Palace, followers of English royalty are now afforded the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the extensive preparations that took place prior to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. This BBC documentary, while reviewing the details of the massive pageantry, also takes an intimate look at the public incidents and private tensions that marked the intense 16-month period of planning for the cultural event. 50 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH).