Trinidad and Tobago -1937 - George VI Coronation

The islands of Trinidad and Tobago were discovered by Christopher Columbus on his third voyage. Spanish possessions until 1797, the two islands were occupied by the British at the time of the French conquest of Spain and, until 1962, were a colony of the British Empire.

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.