Coronation of their Magesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

5R, 1937 Coronation Service in Abbey Church of S. Peter, Westminster May 12, 1937

Notes

The coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on May 12, 1937, at Westminster Abbey in London. Following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, George VI ascended the throne, and the coronation ceremony marked the formal investiture of his kingship. Queen Elizabeth, later known as the Queen Mother, was crowned alongside him. The event was a grand and symbolic occasion, reflecting the continuity and resilience of the British monarchy, and it was celebrated with widespread public festivities and attended by dignitaries from around the world.

Description

Original ticket for ceremony, white binding with gold tooled crest on front cover, intact, good condition.