Event    From 12/5/1937  To 12/5/1937

Coronation of King George VI

Event

George VI's coronation at Westminster Abbey took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for the coronation of his brother King Edward VIII who had abdicated on 10 December 1936.

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Coronation of King George VI

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Coronation of George VI - fig tree

This plaque was planned during turbulent times in the royal-watching communit...

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Hanwell Clock Tower

This clock was erected by the citizens of Ealing to commemorate the coronatio...

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Maria Anna of Spain

Maria Anna of Spain

Infanta of Spain, daughter of King Phillip III. She was considered as a possible wife for Charles, Prince of Wales, (The future King Charles I) which became known as the 'Spanish Match'. In 1623 Ch...

Person, Royalty, Spain

1 memorial
Mary Tudor

Mary Tudor

Not to be confused with Queen Mary Tudor, who was named after her. This lady was younger and favoured sister to Henry VIII. Born Sheen Palace. Aged 18 she was married off to the 52 year old King of...

Person, Royalty

1 memorial
King George V

King George V

Reigned: 1910 - 1936.  Born third in line to the throne, after his father (who became King Edward VII) and his elder brother Prince Albert Victor, who died early.  Crowned on 22 June 1911. Married ...

Person, Royalty, Seriously Famous

47 memorials
Marina, Duchess of Kent

Marina, Duchess of Kent

Born Athens into the Greek, Danish and Russian royal families, amongst others. 1934 she married George, Duke of Kent, and their son is Edward, Duke of Kent. Died Kensington Palace.

Person, Royalty

2 memorials
Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

King of the West Saxons and of the Anglo-Saxons. Born Wantage. Introduced a level of education not previously known in Anglo-Saxon England for his sons, those of other nobles and even clever boys o...

Person, Royalty

6 memorials