Page 88 - 148 Years of the Royal Philatelic Society London

In 1953: Hillary and Tenzing conquer Everest; Joseph Stalin died; double helix structure of

DNA discovered; nude Marilyn Munroe on cover of Playboy; Tony Blair and Xi Jinping born.

At the RPSL: Society stages a small exhibition in the top floor meeting room to celebrate the

Coronation of new Patron, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II; the opening reception attracts over 250.

RPSL Presidents were H. W. Edmunds and K. M. Beaumont. Patron H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

Membership circa 889.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II CORONATION

From the collection of Philip Waud.

Member since 2013. Lives in England .

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ENGLAIJD.

The Coronation was the world's first major international event broadcast on television. It was held in

London on 2nd June 1953 with Heads of State from around the world, 25,800 service personnel and

three million spectators in the streets. It was good cause for partying across the world, including

London and New York City. Many countries issued commemorative stamps. The G.B. set here was

cancelled in Windsor on the day of issue, 3rd June 1953. The Society is honoured by the patronage of

Her Majesty and selections from the Royal Collection continue to be displayed at the first meeting of

every season at No. 41.