Felicitation

On this day in 1953, 27-year-old Elizabeth II, the elder daughter of King George VI, was crowned queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey, having taken the throne upon her father's death in February 1952.

Britain is marking the unprecedented platinum (70-year) anniversary of Elizabeth II’s reign as queen of the United Kingdom with a four-day national celebration beginning on June 2 with Trooping the Colour, the majestic military parade that traditionally observes the monarch’s official birthday.

Queen’s Platinum Party at the Palace.

Alicia Keys at the event.