Celebrations took place across the Westcountry yesterday to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.
In Truro a full scale reenactment of the ceremony in 1953 was carried out by children to minute detail, with replica crown jewels, including crowns, orb and sceptre, as well as an 8ft 6in royal carriage.
In Silverton, in mid-Devon, a host of events took place on the village's recreation ground – including a bring-your-own picnic and a PImms and beer bar – for the occasion which also marked the opening of a new playground and skate park.
The ceremonial event in Truro took place in the city's catherdral and was organised by Yvonne Fuller, who had co-ordinated two previous reenactments at St Mawes which got the Royal seal of approval when the Queen congratulated organisers and children for all their 'dedication, hard work, and attention to detail'. Ms Fuller said: "It is a magnificent building and a stunning setting for the re-enactment. We tried to capture the look and feel of the original Coronation in minute detail."
The ceremony which replaced the cathedral's normal Evensong, included, Parry's I Was Glad and Handel's Zadok the Priest sung by Truro Cathedral Choir.
