Front cover, the Sphere, Coronation Number, 6 June 1953

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned in Westminster Abbey. She is enthroned in King Edward's Chair and has the Crown of St. Edwards upon her head. She holds the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove of Mercy. Flanking her are the Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Bishop of Durham. The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing her

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Bishops Canterbury Crowned Crowning Durham Regal Regalia Sceptre Sceptres

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