In June of 1953 the Queen had her coronation televised so the public of the Commonwealth and even other countries could feel a personal connection with her. At nine in the morning the parade to Westminster Abbey began. Dressed in her great-great-grandmother’s tiara and draped in a white gown of satin, the maids of honor lifted her eighteen-foot train and began a procession down the nave to the center of the Abbey. Afterward, Elizabeth swore the coronation oath which acted as a solemn swear to honor the laws of Great Britain, the realms and territories. Following the oath the archbishop performed the most sacred tradition of a coronation, the anointment. Using holy oil, the archbishop anointed Elizabeth first with a cross upon her palms, then her forehead, and lastly her upper breast. After the last of the traditional rituals, Elizabeth was then dressed in …show more content…
As a young girl, Elizabeth met her third cousin Prince Philip at a family wedding. Sticking to tradition, the two started conversing back and forth for many years. Finally in 1947, Philip proposed to Elizabeth and the two wed shortly after in November. Dressed in ivory silk and Queen Mary’s diamond tiara, Elizabeth married Philip in an hour long ceremony in Westminster Abbey with tens of thousands of spectators anxiously watching the royal union. Philip served as the Queen's moral and emotional support for many years. Remaining by her side during the rough seas of family issues, poison press, and personal matters. Although it was hard for Philip to bow to the Queen first, and wife second, Elizabeth was sure to include him in the most important matters of state. Elizabeth bestowed many great titles on her husband. Such as Royal Highness, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen’s Consort. However, being a well decorated Naval officer, he also received the titles first lieutenant, lieutenant commander, commander, and lastly Lord High Admiral of the United