MIAMI – The Queen’s Jubilee parade on Thursday was a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular.
It’s so paying homage to 1953’s coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in actual fact, the identical precise army items, the identical pomp and circumstance on show.
Ken Kurtz has collected the miniature lead troopers, cannons and carriages that represented the unique Coronation Parade.
Standing in his lounge subsequent to a few rows of well-lit cabinets, Kurtz says, “Truly, all the identical troops you noticed are right here within the latest parade, what you’re looking at is an correct replica of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953.”
Kurtz mentioned he began the gathering when he was 13 in 1953. Lastly, on the age of 81, he mentioned it’s “full.”
And why the fascination that Individuals appear to have with the British Monarchy? A lot in order that in 1953, earlier than satellites and the web, CBS community movie of the coronation was flown to the USA lastly arriving in Boston aboard a souped-up P-51 World Struggle II fighter aircraft.
Kurtz mentioned that, “There’s pomp and circumstance and custom that goes with the troopers, the church buildings, the fort, the entire aura of the Royal Household.”
Like many Individuals, Kurtz noticed the movie on TV and was hooked. His mother and father appreciated his curiosity.
For 25 bucks, some huge cash in 1953, they purchased him an authentic miniature replica of the Coronation Carriage.
“When you find yourself a child and you discover it beneath the Christmas tree that is actually great,” mentioned Kurtz.
Taking a look at his huge assortment, Kurtz sums all of it up, “It is simply nice enjoyable. I are available each from time to time. I come into this room on the way in which to mattress, gentle up with a smile as a result of I’ve my parade.”
