A group of islands in the West Indies, southeast of Puerto Rico. The Leeward Islands became a british colony in 1671. Dissolved in 1816, the colony was reformed in 1833 and until 1871, the Governor of Antigua has held the office of Governor of the Leeward Islands. The Leeward Islands federation was abolished in 1956.
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.
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