Montserrat -1937 - George VI Coronation

Discovered in 1493, the island fell under English control in 1632. From 1871 Montserrat was administered as part of the federal crown colony of the British Isles Leeward, until it became a colony in 1956 itself

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.