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The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937.
George VI's coronation at Westminster Abbey took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In a break with tradition, Queen Mary attended the ceremony in a show of support for her son.
12 mag 2024 · The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937 was the big event of the early television service and the first true outside broadcast, using a mobile control van.
15 ago 2020 · The coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held at Westminster Abbey on 12th May 1937. They married at the Abbey on 26th April 1923.
6 mar 2024 · Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned on 12 May 1937 following the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII. In one of the most controversial coronations to take place, King George VI had spent his entire life believing his brother would become king and he could live a quiet life with his wife and two ...
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Within a packed Westminster Abbey, King George VI is seated in profile on the Coronation Chair holding two sceptres. Far left the Archbishop of Canterbury blesses him. Queen Elizabeth is seated to his right and behind stand Queen Mary, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and the Princess Royal.
Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, following the death of her father King George VI. The Queen's coronation took place on 2 June 1953, attended by more than 8,000 guests including members of the Royal Family, politicians, leading church officials and foreign dignitaries.
