Falkland Islands - 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

A group of islands at the southern end of South America. Controversy exists on the discovery and colonization of the Falkland Islands by Europeans. There have been settlements French, British, Spanish, and Argentine. Britain has re-established his rule in 1833, although the islands are still claimed by Argentina. In 1982, Argentina occupies the islands, the British send their armed forces to retake the territory. Under the British Nationality Act 1983 Falkland Islanders are British citizens legally. 

Queen Elizabeth II  Coronation

On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.