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Queen Elizabeth in conversation for coronation documentary | |
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The Queen will share memories of her coronation when she makes a rare appearance in a television documentary. | The Queen will share memories of her coronation when she makes a rare appearance in a television documentary. |
In the hour-long BBC programme - The Coronation - the Queen talks with royal commentator Alastair Bruce about the ceremony in 1953. | In the hour-long BBC programme - The Coronation - the Queen talks with royal commentator Alastair Bruce about the ceremony in 1953. |
She also discusses the day in 1937 when, aged 11, she watched the coronation of her father George VI. | She also discusses the day in 1937 when, aged 11, she watched the coronation of her father George VI. |
"I've seen one coronation, and been the recipient in the other, which is pretty remarkable," she says. | "I've seen one coronation, and been the recipient in the other, which is pretty remarkable," she says. |
The Queen ascended to the throne at the age of 25. The glittering ceremony caught the imagination of a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. | The Queen ascended to the throne at the age of 25. The glittering ceremony caught the imagination of a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. |
The film hears from others who took part, including a 12-year-old choirboy who found himself singing solo when when his colleagues - overwhelmed by the occasion - lost their voices. | The film hears from others who took part, including a 12-year-old choirboy who found himself singing solo when when his colleagues - overwhelmed by the occasion - lost their voices. |
The documentary also tells the story of the Crown Jewels that are associated with the ceremony, including the orb, sceptres, sword, spurs and ring. | The documentary also tells the story of the Crown Jewels that are associated with the ceremony, including the orb, sceptres, sword, spurs and ring. |
The BBC's director of content, Charlotte Moore, said: "It is a real honour to have Her Majesty the Queen revealing her intimate knowledge of the Crown Jewels - and fond childhood memories from when her father was crowned King George VI in this very special film for BBC One. | The BBC's director of content, Charlotte Moore, said: "It is a real honour to have Her Majesty the Queen revealing her intimate knowledge of the Crown Jewels - and fond childhood memories from when her father was crowned King George VI in this very special film for BBC One. |
"In her own words, the Queen will bring to life the enduring symbolic importance of the coronation ceremonies for modern audiences to enjoy." | "In her own words, the Queen will bring to life the enduring symbolic importance of the coronation ceremonies for modern audiences to enjoy." |
The main elements of the occasion have remained largely unchanged for a millennium. | The main elements of the occasion have remained largely unchanged for a millennium. |
The coronation is performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The monarch is anointed with holy oil, invested with regalia, and crowned with the St Edward's Crown - made of gold and decorated with precious and semi-precious stones. | The coronation is performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The monarch is anointed with holy oil, invested with regalia, and crowned with the St Edward's Crown - made of gold and decorated with precious and semi-precious stones. |
The best-known item, the Imperial State Crown, is worn at the end of the coronation service and at the State Opening of Parliament. | The best-known item, the Imperial State Crown, is worn at the end of the coronation service and at the State Opening of Parliament. |
The documentary is part of the Royal Collection Season, a partnership between the BBC and Royal Collection Trust, which also features the four-part television series Art, Passion & Power: The Story Of The Royal Collection. | The documentary is part of the Royal Collection Season, a partnership between the BBC and Royal Collection Trust, which also features the four-part television series Art, Passion & Power: The Story Of The Royal Collection. |
The Coronation will be screened on BBC One on 14 January at 8pm. | The Coronation will be screened on BBC One on 14 January at 8pm. |
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