Six maids of honor for the coronation
The Queen’s coronation in 1953 had six maids of honor.
- Lady Mary, daughter of Haddington’s Earl and Countess, is the second maid of honor to die.
- In 2020 Lady Moyra Campbell passed away.
- Lady Jane Lacey, Lady Rosemary Muir, Dowager Baroness Glenconner and Baron Willoughby de Eresby were the other maids of honor.
- All groomsmen were required to wear ornate silver gowns with long gloves.
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place at the Abbey on 2 June 1953.
During the service, she swore a solemn oath to rule by law, administer justice with mercy, and uphold the Church of England – promises she kept true throughout her life. pic.twitter.com/uYtV78KjTX
— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) 09/14/2022
Angela Kelly, the Queen’s assistant and dresser, said she has a close relationship with the Queen. Like typical women, they discussed clothing and jewelry. The Queen had an excellent sense of humor and mimicked everyone, including Angela. The Queen liked her and trusted Angela as she was the one making decisions, but the final decision always rested with the Queen.
frequently asked Questions
- What did Lady Mary say in her eulogy?
The eulogy described her as David’s cherished wife, the dearest mother to Arabella, Anthony, Philip, Jason and Mariana, and deeply loved by their 12 grandchildren. - When did the monarch’s coronation take place?
The monarch’s coronation took place on June 2, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.
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