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.
13. Wedding day
The Countess of Dalkeith arriving at the Assembly Rooms, George Street, after her marriage at St Giles, January 11 1953. Photo: Stan Warburton
14. Christmas baby
Freda Wilson, of Bridge Street, Musselburgh and her son Les who was born on Christmas Day 1953, also in the picture is Edinburgh's Lady Provost Miller. Photo: Gordon Fraser
15. Stormy weather
A gale hits Edinburgh seafront in February 1953 . Damage to the seawall at Fisherrow Harbour at Musselburgh. Photo: Unknown
16. Royal processions
The Royal Procession travels up the Mound, Edinburgh, during Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation visit in June 1953. Photo: TSPL