On 9 September 2015 Queen Elizabeth II claims the title as Britain’s longest reigning monarch, having reigned since the age of 25.

She acceded to the throne in 1952 following the death of her father and has reigned during a time of great change.

Queen Victoria previously held the title of longest reigning monarch.

Below is a gallery of images from the Museum’s collection showing parties held for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation around the Borough of Broxbourne.

RECEPTION FOR COMMONWEALTH AFTER CORONATION

CHESHUNT PROCLAMATION QUEEN ELIZIBETH II 1952

CORONATION PARTY CROMWELL AVENUE CHESHUNT 1953

CHESHUNT PROCLAMATION OF QUEEN ELIZ II 1952

WALTHAM CROSS CORONATION PARTY 1953

COTTAGE IN CHESHUNT HIGH ST DECORATED FOR CORONATION 1953

WALTHAM CROSS FISHPOOLS CORONATION DECORATIONS 1953