Explore how Elizabeth I navigated the complexity of religious turmoil from the outset of her reign with this short clip about her coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1559. Accompanied by discussion ...
who is renowned for his portraits of the Royal family. In this image, Elizabeth is 27 years old on the day of her coronation. The second image, taken by photographer Julian Calder, was taken in ...
The coronation became an act of propaganda, as did her use of portraits. This was one of the reasons why Elizabeth enjoyed popularity when she first became queen. She was also popular due to the ...
The exhibition will present some of Cecil Beaton’s most memorable photographs, taken over 60 years, including original coronation portraits of Queen Elizabeth II – arguably the most ...