2020-01-08 Wed

The enigmatic year of 1936 in the United Kingdom than Great Britain saw the reign of three Windsor kings. They left behind their legacy that is still remembered, researched and talked about. The complicated British Royalty had their rare moment when King George V died leaving behind the vast empire of Britain to his son Edward VIII.

King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 11 months for the women he loved and his younger brother was crowned as King George VI during the most difficult period. It was a critical hour when the land of Britain was on the verge of invasion for the first time in a thousand years. The terror of World War II was about to begin.

This interesting aspect of the whole year is elaborated explained through the blog the year of the three kings through their coins, stamps, and Banknotes.

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