As the Coronation of King Charles III takes place, let’s look back on Edinburgh in 1953 in the year of the last coronation, when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned. It was a time when rationing of sweets was brought to an end, Richard Burton appeared as Hamlet at the Edinburgh Festival and the Queen visited the Capital as part of her Coronation tour.
1. Coronation visit
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh walk to Signet Library from St Giles' Cathedral after a service. The Queen is dressed in a robe of the Order of the Thistle Photo: Unknown
2. Edinburgh Castle
People look down as Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Castle for the traditional ceremony of presenting the Sovereign with the key for the castle. Photo: Unknown
4. Highland Ball
A Highland Ball is held in Assembly Rooms to celebrate the Queen's coronation. Photo: Unknown