Abandoned coronation of Edward VIII
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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 due to substantial opposition to his intention to marry Wallis Simpson, who had already divorced twice. As a result of his abdication, his planned coronation was cancelled, leaving many businesses with now pointless memorabilia intended to commemorate the coronation. Coins planned to be introduced in January 1937 were melted down following the abdication. Edward's brother George VI and sister-in-law Elizabeth were crowned on the same date instead.
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Date | 12 May 1937 (1937-05-12) (cancelled) |
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Location | Westminster Abbey, London, England |