Queen Elizabeth II in procession

Category

Library Item

Item no

7482

Title

Queen Elizabeth II in procession with Honours of Scotland, 24th June 1953

Description

A large crowd gathers at the side of the road as horse-drawn carriages pass by. The central coach is open-topped and a young woman sits beside a man in a high plumed headdress. Two footmen in livery ride on the carriage standing at the back. Flags are flying between trees at the edge of the road.

Artist / maker

May, E.

Date

1953

Size

4.4 x 6.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

After the celebrations to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953, the City of Edinburgh prepared for the state visit of the Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh which took place from Tuesday 23rd until Monday 29th June 1953.
The city was decorated for the occasion and a large programme of events was planned. The Royal party arrived at Princes Street Station at 10am and made its way to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A map was produced showing the routes of the processions on each day and crowds of people, including many children, lined the streets to watch the pageantry.

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