1937 Coronation of King George VI

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The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. (Wikipedia)

This event was also celebrated in Hong Kong. Festivities took place from the 12th to the 14th May.

The Hong Kong Sunday Herald, 1937-05-12 published the official program.

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