Vintage Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Album

This wonderful Vintage Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Album is a striking souvenir from the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Resplendent with colorful imagery, the spiral bound album is as charming as it is sturdy, with smooth metal-clad covers protecting its precious contents. Filled with individual pages in an assortment of soft-tones, the album was a commemorative item presented to dignitaries, employees and children as a memento of the Coronation. A Coronation announcement for this slim volume is included on the pastedown inside the front cover announcing: 'THE CORONATION of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II June 2, 1953' Below, the company providing the smooth tinplate from which the covers are constructed is credited: 'The covers of this album are made of tinplate from the Works of Richard Thomas & Baldwins Limited and the Steel Company of Wales Limited' Richard Thomas and Baldwins Ltd was a major iron, steel and tinplate producer, primarily based in Wales. A merger formed in Wales during the latter part of World War II, it joined the firm of Richard Thomas, considered a founder of Britain's steel industry with another powerhouse, Baldwin's and Company. On the opposite page, the album's original presentation enclosure remains in place. 'This album has been presented to you to commemorate the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on June 2, 1953. It is the gift of the Company of which your parent is a member. Please look after it carefully, and treasure it during your lifetime as a souvenir of a great occasion.' The front of this pretty book is decorated with images of the young Queen and her Royal Consort, Prince Philip, with inset portraits placed upon richly-colored backgrounds. Timeless in nature, this charming album is sure to become a beloved addition to your collection. Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 7" x 5.5125". Learn More About Queen Elizabeth's Coronation “Sirs, I here present unto you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen...” "God save Queen Elizabeth!" Queen Elizabeth II was born the first child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert, or as the world came to know him, King George VI. Prince Albert, the Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. When King George V passed in 1936, Prince Albert served and reigned as King George VI, King of the United Kingdom. As his health declined in 1951, Elizabeth started to assume the presence of her father King George VI at various public events. In October of that year, Elizabeth toured Canada and the United States, carrying with her a draft accession declaration in the event of the King’s passing. In early 1952, Elizabeth and her husband Philip set out to tour Australia, New Zealand and Kenya. On February 6 1952, Elizabeth had returned to her Kenyan accommodations when she had heard the news relayed to her by Prince Philip - King George VI had passed and she had become Queen. Ruling under the regal name, Queen Elizabeth II, she and her husband, who had become the Duke of Edinburgh, reigned over all of the United Kingdom, taking residence in Buckingham Palace. Although the newly ascended monarch was officially proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II, her coronation ceremony was held more than a year after her accession. True to tradition, celebrations such as a coronation were not considered appropriate during a time of mourning and it was on June 2, 1953 Elizabeth's coronation ceremony was held, including her solemn promise to uphold the laws of her nations and govern the Church of England. Adorned with the Imperial State Crown and holding a scepter with the cross and orb, Elizabeth had officially become Queen of the United Kingdom. As she made her way out of the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey, the crowd proudly sang “God Save the Queen”.