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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

Expat who remembers 1953 coronation says global interest shows love of ceremony

A British expat who participated in preparations for the late Queen’s coronation in 1953 says worldwide interest in royal events shows that “human beings love ceremony”.

Michael Vincent had been one of the “test groups” and had marched in a practice procession almost exactly 70 years ago – when he was 18 years old.

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