1936 ⟶ Edward VIII Abdicates, George VI Ascends the Throne

December 11: After a reign shorter than one year, Edward VII...
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👑 Edward VI Ascends to the Throne and is Crowned

Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland on 28 January and is crowned on 20 February at the age of 9.⟶
Edward VI Ascends to the Throne and is Crowned (1547)
English MonarchyTudor DynastySuccessionMonarchyChristianity
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

👑 Victoria Ascends the British Throne, Beginning the Victorian Era

1837–1901: Queen Victoria reigns during the apex of the British Empire; this is the Victorian era.⟶
Victoria Ascends the British Throne, Beginning the Victorian Era (1837)
British EmpireMonarchyQueen VictoriaImperialismColonialismGlobal Power
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🇬🇧 Arthur Balfour Appointed British Prime Minister

July 12: Arthur Balfour becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.⟶
Arthur Balfour Appointed British Prime Minister (1902)
Prime MinisterEdwardian EraBritish EmpirePolitical Leadership
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

👑 Edward VIII Abdicates, George VI Ascends the Throne

December 11: After a reign shorter than one year, Edward VIII abdicates and hands the throne to his brother, George VI.⟶
Edward VIII Abdicates, George VI Ascends the Throne (1936)
MonarchyAbdicationBritish Empire
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🇬🇧 Death of Winston Churchill

January 24: Death of Winston Churchill.⟶
Death of Winston Churchill (1965)
World War IICold WarBritish EmpirePrime MinisterLeadershipLegacy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom