The painting of the King, who abdicated before he was formally crowned, was made with his co-operation by an eminent Royal artist of the day.
It was drawn in advance of the ceremony for a special edition of the Illustrated London News but was discreetly shelved when he gave up the throne.
The "secret picture" has remained hidden ever since.
Publishers going through the archives of the famous magazine came across a proof copy of the edition hidden in a box as they moved offices in London.
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