Coronation 1937 - King George VI standing before the assembl
Beginning of the service at the Coronation of King George VI is The Recognition. The King, stands before the Assembly while the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Lang, presents him. This part of the ceremony is the survival of the ancient principle of popular election to the Throne
Picture No
10579088
Media ID
46692293
Size
3400px x 4668px
(9.2MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by Fortunino Matania for The Illustrated London News, Coronation Ceremony Number, 15 May 1937
Date
1937
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