The Coronation of George VI to King of England in 1937
On May 12, 1937, George VI was crowned King of England, succeeding his brother Edward who abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. He is shown here with his wife Queen Elizabeth and daughters Margaret (L) and Elizabeth. (UPI Photo/Files)
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