1953 ⟶ Elizabeth II's Coronation Ceremony
June 2: Coronation of Elizabeth II.
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🤝 British Commonwealth of Nations Established & South Africa's Independence Granted
December 11:
Statute of Westminster creates the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Independence of South Africa.⟶
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Ireland👑 Edward VIII Ascends to British Throne
January 20: Edward VIII becomes King of the British Commonwealth and Emperor of India.⟶
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IndiaCanadaAustraliaNew ZealandSouth Africa👑 Elizabeth II Ascends to the British Throne
February 6: Queen Elizabeth II becomes Monarch of the Commonwealth realms.⟶
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United KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew ZealandSouth Africa👑 Queen Elizabeth II Dies; Charles III Becomes King
September 8: Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96, and is succeeded by Charles III.⟶
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United KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew Zealand👑 Charles III Crowned King
May 6: Charles III is crowned king of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms.⟶
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