On this day in history, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at London's Westminster Abbey
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Queen Elizabeth II — on this day in history, June 2, 1953 — is crowned monarch of the U.K. before guests, dignitaries and royals at Westminster Abbey. She became the longest reigning monarch.
More than 20 million people watched the service on television. "Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust." During her reign, Queen Elizabeth participated in some 300 public events each year. Erica Lamberg is a contributing writer for Fox News Digital.
Following the ceremony, thousands of people cheered the 27-year-old queen and her husband, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, as the pair traveled a five-mile procession route in a horse-drawn carriage, the same source also said.
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