Front cover of ILN coronation number for Edward VIII
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Front cover of ILN coronation number for Edward VIII
Front cover from the special number of the Illustrated London News, prepared in advance for the coronation of King Edward VIII. Edward was never crowned; in December 1936 he abdicated from the throne in order to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. The number contains representations of the ceremony that never happened as well a blank pages, awaiting photographs that never appeared.
1936
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative cover of the Illustrated London News' special coronation number for King Edward VIII, prepared in advance for the monarch's anticipated coronation in December 1936, offers a fascinating glimpse into history's twists and turns. Edward, who ascended to the throne following the abdication of his brother, George V, was eagerly anticipated to be crowned. However, the King's decision to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, sparked a constitutional crisis and ultimately led to his abdication on December 11, 1936. The front cover, adorned with intricate illustrations of the coronation procession and the Westminster Abbey, now stands as a poignant reminder of the ceremony that never happened. The blank pages within the number, intended for photographs of the coronation, remain empty, adding to the intrigue and sense of what could have been. The importance of this momentous event is underscored by the meticulous detail and grandeur depicted on the cover. King Edward VIII's abdication marked a significant turning point in British history, and this special number of the Illustrated London News serves as a testament to the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the coronation, before the unexpected events that unfolded. The cover's intricate illustrations, which now seem to exist in a realm between reality and fantasy, offer a captivating glimpse into the past and the 'what ifs' of history.
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