Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh sit with hands clasped in their laps as they leave the temple bar entrance to the heart of London on May 19, 1954 in an open carriage en route to mansion house to be the luncheon guests of London's Lord Mayor Sir Noel Bowater. The luncheon followed traditional sword-touching ceremony at temple bar in which the Queen's request to enter the city was granted. The affair was part of the welcome home celebration to the recently-returned monarch. (AP Photo)

State Landau carrying Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to the old city from Buckingham Palace in London on May 19, 1954, passes through crowded Fleet Street. The couples were guests of the Lord Mayor at a welcome home luncheon at Mansion House. The traditional luncheon is normally held at the Guildhall which is now under repair. (AP Photo)

May 15, 1954 - London, England, UK - The elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, ELIZABETH WINDSOR (named Elizabeth II) became Queen at the age of 25, and has reigned through more than five decades of enormous social change and development. For more than 50 years, during a period of great social change, The Queen has carried out her political duties as Head of State, the ceremonial responsibilities of the Sovereign and an unprecedented programme of visits in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and overseas. PICTURED: QUEEN ELIZABETH II with PRINCESS ANNE and PRINCE CHARLES after coming back from her world trip. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Jan 01, 1954 - Epsom, UK - The elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, ELIZABETH WINDSOR (named Elizabeth II) became Queen at the age of 25, and has reigned through more than five decades of enormous social change and development. For more than 50 years, during a period of great social change, The Queen has carried out her political duties as Head of State, the ceremonial responsibilities of the Sovereign and an unprecedented programme of visits in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and overseas. PICTURED: QUEEN ELIZABETH (Queen Mom) with her daughter PRINCESS ELIZABETH (Queen ELIZABETH II) watching a derby. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial Crown, smiles and waves to crowd from balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 3, 1953 in London, on returning from Westminster Abbey following her coronation. (AP Photo)

Surrounded by his clerics and ladies-in-waiting, Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate in Westminster Abbey, London on June 2, 1953, before being crowned. In royal gallery in background, Queen mother Elizabeth is leaning over to attend to the unseen little Prince Charles. Princess Margaret also lends a hand. Duchess of Gloucester may be seen at right in royal gallery. (AP Photo)

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/AFP Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Philip waves to the crowd, 02 June 1953 after being crowned solemnly at Westminter Abbey in London. Elizabeth married the Duke of Edinburgh on the 20th of November 1947 and was proclaimed Queen in 1952 at age 25. Her coronation was the first worldwide televised event.

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/AFP Queen Elizabeth II is seen through the window of the royal carriage, 02 June 1953 after being crowned solemnly at Westminter Abbey in London. Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen in 1952 at age 25.

The Queen's train is lifted by footman as she leaves Buckingham Palace, to enter the state coach to drive to Westminster Abbey, London, for the coronation this morning June 2, 1953, for Elizabeth to become Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, hidden by clergy and Peers, on the Throne of England after her Coronation in Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. In front of crimson chairs, right, are from left to right, Duke of Edinbugh, Duke of Gloucester and Duke of Kent. Top centre below banners are Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and Prince Charles. (AP Photo)

Queen Elizabeth II, carrying the orb and the scepter, enters Buckingham Palace after the Coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. The Duke of Edinburgh with a twinkle in his eye, smiles as he stands aside to allow the Queen and trainbearer, Lady Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, to pass. (AP Photo/pool)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, gather with other members of the British Royal Family to greet supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. London, June. 2, 1953. (AP Photo)

The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the ritual crown of England, the crown of St. Edward, over head of Queen Elizabeth II, prior to actual crowning at Coronation ceremonies in Westminster Abbey, London on June 2, 1953. The Queen, seated on King Edward's Chair, is hidden by the Archbishop's robes. (AP Photo)

In a traditional ceremony, Britain crowned a new Queen, the Empire's first reigning woman since Queen Victoria. Elizabeth II wore the bejeweled Imperial Crown and carried the Orb, in left hand, and Scepter with Cross as she left Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, at the end of the Coronation Ceremony. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 75th birthday on Saturday, April 21, 2001. (AP Photo)

Jun 02, 1953 - London, England, UK - QUEEN ELIZABETH II has been crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London. In front of more than 8,000 guests, including prime ministers and heads of state from around the Commonwealth, she took the Coronation Oath and is now bound to serve her people and to maintain the laws of God. The princess formally proclaimed herself Queen and Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith in February 1952 but the amount of planning and a wish for a sunny day for the occasion led to the long but excited wait for this day. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Jun 02, 1953 - London, England, UK - QUEEN ELIZABETH II has been crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London. In front of more than 8,000 guests, including prime ministers and heads of state from around the Commonwealth, she took the Coronation Oath and is now bound to serve her people and to maintain the laws of God. The princess formally proclaimed herself Queen and Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith in February 1952 but the amount of planning and a wish for a sunny day for the occasion led to the long but excited wait for this day. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, following her Coronation at Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. Also waving are the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is seen far right. (AP Photo).

Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, kneeling, places his hands between those of Queen Elizabeth II, his wife, as he swears homage, during the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. (AP Photo)

Aug 09, 1951 - London, England, UK - The elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, ELIZABETH WINDSOR (named Elizabeth II) became Queen at the age of 25, and has reigned through more than five decades of enormous social change and development. For more than 50 years, during a period of great social change, The Queen has carried out her political duties as Head of State, the ceremonial responsibilities of the Sovereign and an unprecedented programme of visits in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and overseas. PICTURED: QUEEN ELIZABETH and PRINCE PHILIP with their children PRINCE CHARLES and PRINCESS ANNE. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne on the lawn at Clarence House, London, Aug. 8, 1951. (AP Photo)