The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London. This historic event marked the formal investiture of Elizabeth as the queen following the death of her father, King George VI. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from around the world and was the first coronation to be televised, allowing millions to witness the occasion. During the coronation, Elizabeth took an oath to govern the people and was anointed with holy oil, symbolizing her divine right to rule. The event included traditional rituals, such as the crowning with the St. Edward's Crown, and concluded with a grand procession through the streets of London.