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Bbc parliament marks the 80th anniversary of the coronation of king george vi and queen elizabeth on 12 may 1937. The 1937 coronation honours were awarded in honour of the coronation of george vi. The king and queen arrive for a tour of the united states of america. From coronation souvenir book 1937, edited by gordon beckles. A 1937 coronation of king george vi dish, a souvenir book, great events of the royal year 1952, elizabeth our queen by richard pimbleby, a tray to commemorate the investiture of hrh the prince of wales 1969, and a coronation biscuit tin. Retails from 10 this coronation souvenir needle is located in cambridge.
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