Queen's Coronation Gown


The coronation of the Queen took place on 2nd June 1953.  The dress the Queen wore was designed by Norman Hartnell and took 8 months to complete.  The dress has embroidered emblems including the Tudor rose, Scot's thistle, Welsh Leek, Irish Shamrock and countries of the Commonwealth.



Below are a number of other beautiful coronation gowns:

The Queen Mother's Coronation Dress 1936

Queen Mary 1911

Queen Alexandra 1902



Queen Victoria's 1838


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