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King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, Emperor of India from 1936 to 1948 (1895–1952)

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Accession to the Throne

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This timeline details the events surrounding George VI's unexpected accession to the throne following his brother's abdication.
Accession
11 December 1936
George VI became King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson.
Coronation
12 May 1937
His coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, a ceremony originally planned for his brother Edward VIII.