The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Two Maids of Honour at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II recall their memories
Witness History · BBC World Service
September 12, 20228m 57s
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Show Notes
In June 1953, the young Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Two of her Maids of Honour, Lady Anne Glenconner and Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart, share their memories of Coronation Day.
This programme, presented by Claire Bowes, was first broadcast in 2013.
(Photo: Queen Elizabeth II in a carriage during the Coronation. Credit: Getty Images)