The Postal Museum reveals the surprising story of the first social network. Discover five centuries of communications history in the heart of London.
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2 days ago · The coronation of George V and his wife, Mary, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Thursday 22 June 1911. This was the second of four such events held during the 20th century and the last to be attended by royal representatives of the great continental European empires.
Aug 2, 2024 · In 1937, the year of George VI's coronation, the 18.8-carat (3.76 g), hear-shaped Cullinan V was added to the crown. Following Queen Mary's death in 1953 the crown was put on display at the Tower of London. The crystal replicas of the Cullinan stones were replaced by the diamonds for the coronation of Queen Camilla in 2023.
Aug 5, 2024 · The coronation of King George VI was a historic moment for many reasons, but also because it was the very first one to be broadcast out to the masses in some form. Before then, people across the ...
Jul 28, 2024 · Video: How the shy King George VI was crowned on this day in 1937: The unlikely monarch's coronation in Westminster Abbey was glorious - but there WAS more than one mishap and feelings were...
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Jul 17, 2024 · ‘This Imperial State Crown was made for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, but is closely based on a crown designed for Queen Victoria in 1838 by the Crown Jewellers of the time, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell.’. It was shortened by an inch for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation.
3 days ago · On 21 July 1947, locomotive No. 6244 King George VI was derailed at 60 mph (97 km/h) near Polesworth, Warwickshire due to the poor state of the track following the years of neglect throughout the Second World War. Coaches piled up behind it and five passengers were killed and 64 injured.
Jul 23, 2024 · Edward VIII, prince of Wales (1911–36) and king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and emperor of India from January 20 to December 10, 1936, when he abdicated to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. Edward VIII was the only British sovereign to voluntarily resign the crown.
