This article is about the cancelled coronation of Edward VIII. For the new event held on the same date, see Coronation of George VI and Elizabeth.
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Abandoned coronation of Edward VIII
Date
12 May 1937 (1937-05-12)(cancelled)
Location
Westminster Abbey, London, England
The coronation of King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom was due to take place at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937. Preparations had already begun and souvenirs were on sale when Edward VIII abdicated on 11 December 1936. He did this because of opposition from many quarters to his intention to marry Wallis Simpson, who had already divorced twice. His coronation was cancelled as a result of his abdication. The coronation date itself was not abandoned; Edward VIII's brother George VI and sister-in-law Elizabeth were crowned on that date instead.
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