Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937
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Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937
An impression of the supreme moment, when the King is crowned during the Coronation of King Edward VIII, scheduled for May 1937 but never carried out due to the Kings abdication in December 1936. Date: 1936
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures an imagined moment of the Coronation of King Edward VIII, which was scheduled to take place in May 1937 but was ultimately never carried out due to the King's abdication in December 1936. In the photograph, the King, dressed in his regal attire, sits in the coronation chair as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Lang, and other officiating clergy prepare to perform the rites of crowning. The King's ducal robes, adorned with ermine fur and intricate embroidery, add to the grandeur of the scene. The herald, standing to the side, holds the royal scepter and orb, symbols of the monarch's power and authority. The heavy, ornate crown, resting on a velvet cushion, awaits the moment when it will be placed upon the King's head, completing the coronation ceremony. This historical moment, filled with tradition and symbolism, represents the transfer of the monarchy from one sovereign to another, a rite that has been carried out for centuries. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the brief reign of King Edward VIII and the unexpected turn of events that led to his abdication.
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