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Elizabeth II. Accession and Early Reign
Accession and Early Reign
This timeline covers the key events and milestones surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne and her early years as monarch.
6 February 1952
Accession to the Throne
Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI, after his death. She was in Kenya at the time and immediately returned to England to begin her reign.
2 June 1953
Coronation
Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in the first televised coronation ceremony, marking a significant moment in modernizing the monarchy.
November 1953 - May 1954
Six-Month Commonwealth Tour
The Queen and Prince Philip embarked on a six-month tour of the Commonwealth, visiting countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and various parts of Africa and Asia.
