Flashman and the Mountain of Light Flashman cannot tell the truth to the Queen without offending her, he reminisces about the First Sikh War, 1845 and 1846, and how he acquired Koh-i-Noor (The Mountain of Light). At the end of events in "Flashman's Lady", Flashman is sent to India when the English are anticipating conflict with the Sikh Army, the Khalsa. He is dispatched by Major George Broadfoot to the Punjab, masquerading as a solicitor attempting to settle the Soochet legacy. Flashman becomes entangled in the intrigues of the Punjabi court before being forced to flee at the outbreak of war, then becomes involved in plans
Coronation of Elizabeth II light aircraft carriers. The Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy also each included a light carrier in their contingents. Using the frigate HMS "Surprise" as a royal yacht, the Queen and royal family started to review the lines of anchored ships at 3:30 pm, finally anchoring at 5:10 pm. This was followed by a fly-past of some 300 naval aircraft. After the Queen transferred to "Vanguard" for dinner, the day concluded with the Illumination of the fleet and a fireworks display. Coronation of Elizabeth II The coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster