1911, Coronation of George V and Mary

1911, Coronation of George V and Mary

On This day June 22, 1911, The coronation of George V and his wife Mary as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Empire took place at Westminster Abbey, London.

This was second of four such events held during the 20th century and the last to be attended by royal representatives of the great continental European empires.

King and Queen visited Ireland

In July, the King and Queen visited Ireland for five days; they received a warm welcome, with thousands of people lining the route of their procession to cheer.

Delhi Durbar

In 1911, the King and Queen traveled to India for the Delhi Durbar. He was the only Emperor of India to be present at his own Delhi Durbar.

King George V

The George V, was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.

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Reference

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_George_V_and_Mary#:~:text=The%20coronation%20of%20George%20V,London%2C%20on%2022%20June%201911.