David Minkin on Instagram: "A magical vintage optical illusion, celebrating the silver jubilee of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the second. 👀 It expands into a three-dimensional view of the event and is surprisingly accurate in its detail. 💫 Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years, making her the longest reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria. ⏳ During World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service as a driver and mechanic, reflecting her commitment to her country during wartime. 🔧 At 25 years old, she ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI, becoming the queen regnant of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. 🇬🇧 The Queen met with every U.S. president since Harry S. Truman, except Lyndon B. Johnson. 🇺🇸 In 1953, she was crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony broadcasted on television for the first time, marking a significant moment in the modernization of the monarchy. 📺 I do have an extra copy of this available if anyone is interested. Just DM me.📝 And click the follow button to see more antique illusions! ✅ #Illusion #GreatBritain #historia #History #Vintage #Curiosities #bookstagram #booknerd #OpticalIllusion #Antiques #Antique #Vintage #Ephemera #Reels #Viral"

1,144 likes, 41 comments - davidminkin on April 26, 2024: "A magical vintage optical illusion, celebrating the silver jubilee of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the second. It expands into a three-dimensional view of the event and is surprisingly accurate in its detail. Queen Elizabeth II rei…