
A Coronation Portrait
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A look at the preparation and style of Elizabeth’s coronation portrait.
Cecil Beaton knew exactly how he wanted Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation portrait to look: glamourous, campy, romantic. Take a look at what went into making the famous photo.
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A Coronation Portrait
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Cecil Beaton knew exactly how he wanted Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation portrait to look: glamourous, campy, romantic. Take a look at what went into making the famous photo.
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