, UK government and dignitaries gathered Tuesday in Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II 's coronation . Members of the royal family join a service to celebrate 1952 since the coronation . The queen acceded to the throne in 60 years , but her formal coronation took place in 1952 . Catherine and his pregnant wife Prince William are among the guests .
Members of the royal family join a service to celebrate 1952 since the coronation . The queen acceded to the throne in 60 years , but her formal coronation took place in 1952 . Catherine and his pregnant wife Prince William are among the guests .