A queen’s coronation

Courtney Lee, 17, far left, Rose Queen of the 2009 Tournament of Roses, makes light of her fame as she walks with her Royal Court, before start of the ceremony where she was officially crowned.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Trumpeters blow their horns as Courtney Lee, Rose Queen of the 2009 Tournament of Roses, is announced to the gathering on the grounds of Tournament House in Pasadena. Lee was officially crowned Rose Queen during the ceremony.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Katie Rose Conzonire, 10, presents the crown to her grandfather Ronald Conzonire, the president of the 2009 Tournament of Roses during the ceremony to crown Courtney Lee, 17, right, as Rose Queen. In background, left, is Jasmine Jenkins, 17, a princess in the Royal Court.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Ronald Conzonire, president of the 2009 Tournament of Roses, officially crowns Courtney Lee, 17, Rose Queen. Behind them are Princesses Jasmine Jenkins, 17, and Quinn Young, 16.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Courtney Lee, 17, Rose Queen of the 2009 Tournament of Roses, receives a hug from Margaret Huntley Main, 87, the oldest living former Rose Queen. Looking on are Princesses Quinn Young, 16, and Bridget McDonald, 18.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Courtney Lee, 17, in white dress, Rose Queen of the 2009 Tournament of Roses, stands with princesses in her Royal Court, from left, Mary Gaule, 17, Molly Novell, 18, Jasmine Jenkins, 17, Quinn Young, 16, Bridget Mcdonald, 18, and Lauren Valenzuela, 17.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)