From the South China Morning Post this week in 1953
After months of hectic preparation, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned amid impressive scenes at Westminster Abbey.
Grey skies did nothing to dampen the festivities as the bells of London pealed and guns thundered to salute the coronation of the new queen.
'God save the queen' cried the concourse as it watched Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher place on her head St Edward's Crown - symbol of the British monarchy.
After watching her progress to the ancient abbey and waiting to see her emerge as queen, the crowd outside took up the cry. Rising in one great body, hats were removed and heads were bowed.
The young queen then submitted to a hallowed ritual, which saw her pledge to serve her people.