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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Lady Margaret Beaufort

Lady Margaret Beaufort

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1 memorial
King Olaf II of Norway

King Olaf II of Norway

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Saint Volodymyr

Saint Volodymyr

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Person, Religion, Royalty, Russia, Ukraine

1 memorial
Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace

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Building, Property, Royalty

1 memorial
King Edward VIII

King Edward VIII

Born as Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, at White Lodge in Richmond Park. Known to friends and family as David.  Reigned 20 January - 10 December 1936 when he abdicated in favo...

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