The past comes vividly to life in this archive newsreel from on this day in 1953, with crowds anticipating the coronation of Elizabeth II in London.⠀ Made Queen upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6th February 1952, the monarch is not only the longest-reigning in British history but also the longest-serving head of state in the world today.⠀ Follow gettyarchive for a look at the day's preparations and celebrations in colour.⠀ 📷: Grinberg, Paramount, Pathe Newsreels/Sherman Grinberg Library/Getty Images | 2nd June 1953 | #gettyarchive⠀ #royals #queenelizabethII #queenelizabeth #royalfamily #theroyalfamily #hermajesty #britishroyals #britishroyalfamily #longlivethequeen #monarchy #elizabethii #royalcoronation #onthisday #otd #todayinhistory #royalhistory #archivefootage #photoarchive #newsreel #gettyimages