I Was Queen Elizabeth’s Maid of Honor at Her Coronation 65 Years Ago—Here’s What It Was Like

I Was Queen Elizabeth’s Maid of Honor at Her Coronation 65 Years Ago—Here’s What It Was Like

I was 19. We were quite young in those days because of the war. We had lived such sheltered lives. We were all working. I worked for my mother’s ceramics business. One of the others was a musician—she played piano. At the time, people seemed quite interested in all that, but it was a long, long time ago now. But it’s wonderful that the queen’s still alive and well. She still goes riding. I gave up riding a long time ago, but she still goes riding in Windsor Park.

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She goes up stairs without holding on. She’s so interested in gardening despite all the other things she has to do, it’s great. This year, she’s got lots to look forward to with Harry’s wedding, and the Duchess of Cambridge having a baby, and then her other granddaughter Zara’s having a baby. Lots of excitement.

The coronation was a long time ago now. It’s getting to the 65th anniversary, but for most of us maids of honor, we’re still alive, and it was the most amazing day we’ve ever had, I suppose. It’s something that will always be with us.

—As told to Alexandra Whittaker

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