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Coronation of George VI and Elizabeth

May 12, 1937 · Westminster Abbey

Coronation at Westminster Abbey of George VI and Queen Elizabeth after the abdication of Edward VIII.

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Key people

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon crowned queen consort

Also involved 5

Elizabeth II participant
George VI participant
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife participant
Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk participant
George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood participant