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RMG4MAMC–People queue to sign the visitors' book following the death of King George VI, at Buckingham Palace, London.
RM2M3T42J–King George VI following the coffin of his mother-in-law, the Countess of Strathmore, together with the countess's sons, Lord Glamis and David Bowes-Lyon, as her funeral cortege left Glamis Castle on 27 June 1938.
RMG4MB78–Visitors viewing a magnificent expanse of wreaths at Windsor Castle, in sympathy for the death of King George VI. *damaged plate*
RM2M3T4FN–A sad moment for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) and the Duke of York (later King George VI): arriving too late at the gates of Sandringham in Norfolk to see their grandmother, Queen Alexandra, before she died on the evening of 20th November 1925.
RMG4HMWX–The scene at London's Heathrow Airport as Britain's new Queen, Queen Elizabeth II (formerly Princess Elizabeth) arrives with the Duke of Edinburgh after a trip to Kenya following the death of King George VI.
RM2M3T42M–Front cover of The Illustrated London News with a photograph showing the funeral cortege for Lady Strathmore, the mother of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and maternal grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, leaving Glais Castle for her funeral on 27 June 1938. The countess's coffins was pulled on a horse-drawn farm wagon and the King (George VI) walked on foot behind it, together with Lord Glamis and David Bowes-Lyon.
RMG4MAM0–Leader of the Opposition Clement Attlee and Dr Edith Summerskill leaving St. James's Palace, after attending the Privy Council meeting following the death of King George VI. The Council is automatically summoned on the death of the monarch and is traditionally known as the Accession Council.
RMTXGJF8–Queen Elizabeth (consort to George VI) with George then King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RMG5A6J1–The new Queen, Elizabeth II (formerly Princess Elizabeth), returns to Clarence House, London, with the Duke of Edinburgh from London Airport after the sudden death of her father, King George VI. She succeeded the King on his death a day earlier.
RMBW9YW6–Portrait photo c1940s of George VI (1895 - 1952) - King of the United Kingdom from December 11 1936 until his death in 1952.
RMG1DD1J–George VI (1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RM2M7056T–The future King George VI (1895-1952), c1898. King George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11th December 1936 until his death in 1952.
RMEC7PT2–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMERJKA6–Funeral Procession of King George VI. 16th February 1952.
RM2R59JNF–On 8th September 1951 King George VI made a one day visit from Balmoral, where he was holidaying to London for an examination by doctors. Here he is seen at London airport on the return journey to join the royal family on holiday at Balmoral, Scotland, U.K. This press photo was taken just a few months before the King's early death in February 1952, aged just 56.
RM2REF598–Daily Mirror newspaper. Front page news, announces the death of King George VI, who died 6th February 1952. The cover photograph is of three Queens. (l-r) “A sorrowing family group of three Queens - Elizabeth the Second, Queen Mary, and the Queen Mother - stand at the entrance to Westminster Hall as the Kings coffin is carried past them to the Lying-in-State. On the right is Princess Margaret.” Dated Tuesday February 12th 1952. An old worn used copy of a British tabloid newspaper. 1950s Britain UK.
RM2PYX4J3–A relaxed informal photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (mother of Queen Elizabeth ll - born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon) on the moors near Balmoral, Scotland, in August 1951, just a few months before the King's early death in February 1952, aged just 56. The royal family frequently had picnincs on the moors when out shooting. The future Queen Elizabeth II sits behind. This photograph was taken by the Earl of Dalkeith, who later became the 9th duke of Buccleuch. Scotland, U.K.
RMGH30P1–King George VI (1895-1952), who reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952. Photo from Matson Photo Service, between 1940 and 1946.
RMP6DCTY–Vintage cover of The Sphere magazine King George VI Memorial Number, 16th February 1952.
RM2RD5J9C–George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 1895 – 1952), King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 1936 until his death in 1952. Postage stamp issued in Canada in 1937.
RMH9N1NA–1936 Mail and Empire (Canada) Death of King George V
RM2JPKR35–Suspicious death of King James I of England, James VI of Scotland, 1625. Died of bloody flux or dysentery, but rumored to be poison. An old man in a four-poster bed, reaching for a flask offered by a physician saying I'll warrant you. Other speech banners read Thanks to the chymist. Sumus fumus. A courtier sits at a table decorated with skulls saying Not by art but chymicallie. Copperplate engraving after Wenceslaus Hollar from Samuel Woodburn’s Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martin’s Lane, London, 1816.
RMF22G5N–1820 The Times page 3 reporting the death of King George III
RMC13GMG–British Royalty. Queen Elizabeth II of England, in mourning following the death of King George VI of England, February, 1952.
RMB4PYYT–King George VI Death State Funeral February 1952 Laying in state in Westminster Hall in London
RM2K3MKBR–Windsor Castle wardens took up their positions as a vigil after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. royalaty
RMTXGJKG–Queen Elizabeth (consort to George VI) with George then King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RMG709D2–Opponents in politics but united in grief at the loss of their sovereign, King George VI, are Opposition leader Clement Attlee (l) and Prime Minister Winston Churchill at London airport as they waited to greet the new Queen Elizabeth. The Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, were about to arrive from Kenya, where their Commonwealth tour was cut short by the death of the King.
RM2T69A85–Suspicious death of King James I of England, James VI of Scotland, 1625. Died of bloody flux or dysentery, but rumored to be poison. An old man in a four-poster bed, reaching for a flask offered by a physician saying I'll warrant you. Other speech banners read Thanks to the chymist. Sumus fumus. A courtier sits at a table decorated with skulls saying Not by art but chymicallie. Copperplate engraving after Wenceslaus Hollar from Samuel Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.
RMG5R5FR–The coffin of King George VI lying in state at Westminster Hall, London.
RM2M3JP21–Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (1900 - 2002) was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952. Wearing an elegant white dress and pearls. Date: 1937
RMEC7PTP–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RM2M3RKWD–H.R.H. Prince George at the Monetery Peninsula Country Club, California. Prince George (20 December 1902 25 August 1942) was the fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary and the younger brother of Kings Edward VIII and George VI. He held the title of Duke of Kent from 1934 until his death in a military air-crash on 25 August 1942. The prince was passing through California to join his ship, H.M.S "Durban", on which he was serving as French interpreter. After leaving California, H.M.S "Durban" traveled at high speed to relieve the sufferers from the tornad
RMDDTK6Y–Monument to King Edward VI, Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London, c1740. Artist: George Vertue
RM2M3T3P0–Arriving back from a tour of the Commonwealth in Kenya, Queen Elizabeth II wearing black steps from the plane, after the death of her father George VI. Date: 7th February 1952
RMB4PTNG–King George VI Death State Funeral Feb 1952 Laying in state in Westminster Hall in London
RM2M3NN9C–The new Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in black - mourning her recently deceased father King George VI - returns to the UK after cutting short her holiday in Kenya after receiving the news. She is met by various politicians and dignitaries, including Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Date: 1952
RM2RD5J94–George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 1895 – 1952), King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 1936 until his death in 1952. Postage stamp issued in Canada in 1948.
RM2M3T0XW–Over 5000 people an hour passed through Westminster Hall to pay their tributes to the late King George VI during his ceremonial lying-in-state with Officers of the Life Guards of the Husehold Cavaly standing motionless at the corners of the catafalque, with Yeoman Warders on the step below. Date: 1952
RMF22G5G–1820 The Times page 3 reporting the death of King George III
RM2M3P9J5–King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, left and his brothers walking slowly down to Euston Road, behind their Father's funeral cortege of the late King George V. Middle the Duke of York (later King George VI) and the Duke of Gloucester right. Behind is the Earl of Harewood, husband of Princess Mary. Date: 1936
RM2M7G4R2–Funeral of King George V, 1936, sons follow coffin, Edward VII, Goerge VI
RM2M3PD7N–King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), in the funeral procession of his late father, King George V, in London. With his three brothers, the Duke of Gloucester (left), the Duke of York (later King George VI), centre, and the Duke of Kent (right). Behind are the Field-Officer-in-Brigade-Waiting and the Silver-Stick-in-Waiting. Date: 1936
RMTXGJN3–Queen Elizabeth (consort to George VI) with George then King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RM2M3K1X4–Prince Albert (1895 - 1952), second son of King George V and father of Queen Elizabeth II, taken during his service in the Royal Navy in the First World War. After the war he married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII ascended the throne in 1936. As King George VI he ruled until his death in 1952. Date: 1916
RMTXGJJ7–George VI (1895 ñ 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RMG5R5FN–The coffin of King George VI rests on a purple-drapes catafalque lying in state at Westminster Hall, London.
RM2HX5H9C–The King is Dead. Outside the Royal exchange as city workers await the expected proclamation, following the death of his Majesty this morning. His Majesty King George VI died in his sleep early this morning. He was 56. This was announced from Sandringham at 10-45 a.m. to-day. When the king retired last night he appeared to be in his usual health. He had been out yesterday morning and afternoon. The Queen and Princess Margaret are at Sandringham. February 6, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).
RMG5R5FW–Crowds of people gathering at the St Stephen's entrance to pay homage to the coffin of King George VI lying in state at Westminster Hall, London.
RMEC7PWC–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMG4MAWD–Individual prayers are silently offered in remembrance of the dead King George VI at a commemoration service at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
RMF2ATXT–Morocco's crown Prince Sidi Mohammed at memorial services for French Pres. George Pompidou. April 6, 1974. At left is French Foreign Minister Michael Jobert. The Crown Prince ascended to the throne on July 23, 1999 upon the death of his father, King Hassan II. (CSU 2015 11 1554)
RMG4MAMY–The cortege of the coffin of King George VI passing through the crowd in Trafalgar Square on it's way to Westminster Hall to lie in state.
RMB4PTNK–King George VI Death State Funeral Feb 1952 Laying in state in Westminster Hall in London
RMG4HMWM–The funeral cortege of King George VI moves from Horse Guards Parade into the Mall on the way to Paddington Station borne on a gun carriage.
RMB447D2–King George VI Lying in State Born in Sandringham Norfolk he served in the Royal Navy 1909 17 and in the newly formed RAF 1918
RM2GC3XH9–Whilst on tour in Kenya with her husband , the Duke of Edinburgh , Princess Elizabeth , as she was then , heard of the death of her father , King George VI at Sandringham , she immediately flew home . She automatically assumed the title of monarch and thus becomes Queen Elizabeth II . LtoR at London Airport on arrival are Earl Mountbatten , an unidentified woman , the Duke of Edinburgh , Queen Elizabeth II and an unidentified man . 7 February 1952
RMB4PTN9–King George VI Death State Funeral The gun carriage with the coffin of King George is pulled through the streets of Windsor by sailors of the Royal Navy and flanked by soldiers of the Guards
RMF22G58–1820 The Times front page reporting the death of King George III
RMHT22XX–'King Edward VIII and his three brothers follow the gun carriage', 1936. Artist: Unknown.
RM2JAYFW7–Borne by a bearer party from the King's Company, Grenadier Guards the coffin of King George VI is taken from the train at Kings Cross where it was placed on the King's Troop gun-carriage. February 11, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).
RM2M3PCCH–The moment of committal at St George's Chapel, Windsor: as King George VI's coffin sinks into the vault, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, sprinkles the earth of the last rite upon the coffin. Date: February 1952
RM2JAYJ8C–King Lies In State In Sandringham - Casket containing body of King George VI is flanked by four green-jacketed game keepers as it rests in Church of St. Mary Magdalene on royal estate at Sandringham. February 20, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
RM2WWFHFC–A photograph memorializes the Duke of Kent, Prince George, who was tragically killed in a plane crash while on active service in 1942. As a younger brother of King George VI and uncle to Queen Elizabeth II, his untimely death in Scotland marked a profound loss for the royal family and the nation during the critical period of the Second World War.
RMTXGJF9–Queen Elizabeth consort to George VI (1895 ñ 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
RM2JAYFR3–The Funeral Of King George VI Departure From Paddington - The gun carriage bearing the Royal Coffin at Paddington Station. From there the Royal Coffin was taken by train to Windsor. Note that the pillars of the station are draped in black. February 15, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
RMP67WN4–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMA4JB0J–The Duke of York and his brothers in King George V's funeral procession, 1936, (1937). Artist: Unknown
RMEC7PR0–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMD64M4A–Souvenirs for the British Queens diamond jubilee is pictured at a souvenir stand at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 May 2012. Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen on 6 February 1952, the death day of King George VI. From 2 until 5 June 2012, the official celebrations for the Queens 60th jubilee in office are held in London, England. Photo: Cordula Donhauser
RME7AHWK–Edinburgh, Scotland. 26th May, 2012. Souvenirs for the British Queens diamond jubilee is pictured at a souvenir stand at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 May 2012. Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen on 6 February 1952, the death day of King George VI. From 2 until 5 June 2012, the official celebrations for the Queens 60th jubilee in office are held in London, England. Photo: Cordula Donhauser/dpa/Alamy Live News
RM2K09HRW–A badge with King George VI on a wax figure of the late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Wuhan Madame Tussauds wax museum. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on September 8 at the age of 96.
RM2K1AB3M–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 16th September, 2022. King Charles III postcards for sale. The town of Windsor prepares for the return of Her Majesty the Queen on Monday after her State Funeral in London. Queen Elizabeth. Following a committal service at Westminster Abbey, Her Majesty will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle at a private ceremony attended by the Royal family. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News
RMG4MB18–The funeral cortege of King George VI passing through the Royal Gate as it emerges from the East Carriage Drive to cross Marble Arch and enter Edgware Road.
RM2K09JN0–Wuhan, China. 10th Sep, 2022. A badge with King George VI on a wax figure of the late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Wuhan Madame Tussauds wax museum. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on September 8 at the age of 96. (Photo by Ren Yong/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RM2GC3XN6–Princess Elizabeth , who left England last week with the Duke of Edinburgh on their Commonwealth Tour , returned to London Airport today from Kenya as Queen Elizabeth II . The royal couple had cut short their Commonwealth tour because of the King's death . Government and Opposition ministers , looking very sad as they mourned the passing of King George VI , were at the airport to officially welcome the new Queen . Seen here alighting from the plane . 7 February 1952
RMB4PTNB–King George VI Death State Funeral The gun carriage with the coffin of King George is pulled through the streets of Windsor by sailors of the Royal Navy and flanked by soldiers of the Guards
RMF22G5C–1820 The Times front page reporting the death of King George III
RM2GC37R5–British people throughout the world have been plunged into mourning by the death of King George VI at his Norfolk house, Sandringham, early today (Wednesday 6 February 1952). These pictures, now historic, illustrate the life and activities of the late King. Picture shows the King and Queen - then Duke and Duchess of York - with Princess Elizabeth (now the Queen) and Princess Margaret at an Abergeldie Castle Fete, Scotland, when they sold goods in aid of Crathie Church near Balmoral, Scottish seat of the Royal Family. - Photo dated 1933
RMTXJ7N3–1936 Daily Sketch front page Death of King George V
RM2GC35M3–Princess Elizabeth, who left England last week with the Duke of Edinburgh on their Commonwealth Tour, returned to London Airport today from Kenya as Queen Elizabeth the Second. The royal couple had cut short their Commonwealth tour because of the King's death. Government and Opposition ministers, looking very sad as they mourned the passing of King George VI, were at the airport to officially welcome the new Queen. Photo shows Mr Clement Attlee (left), the Opposition Leader, and Mr Winston Churchill, both looked very sad as they waited at the airport to welcome home Queen Elizabeth the Second
RM2K1MAH1–London, UK. 19 September 2022. Some of the 142 Royal Navy sailors drawing the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II carried on The State Gun Carriage in a procession in Whitehall after her state funeral in Westminster Abbey. The Queen will be buried alongside her husband Prince Philip in King George VI Memorial Chapel, Windsor Castle. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
RM2JAYFR4–Burial Of King George VI At Windsor - A general view of the scenes as the coffin containing the body of King George VI arrives at the Chapel at St. George at Windsor Castle. At the top of the steps, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and other ecclesiastical dignitaries are waiting to receive the bier. February 15, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).
RMP67WN5–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMA4JB0G–The Duke of York in King George V's funeral procession, 1936, (1937). Artist: Unknown
RMEC7PEP–Coronation of British King George VI in Westminster Abbey. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth
RMD64M4D–Souvenirs for the British Queens diamond jubilee is pictured at a souvenir stand at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 May 2012. Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen on 6 February 1952, the death day of King George VI. From 2 until 5 June 2012, the official celebrations for the Queens 60th jubilee in office are held in London, England. Photo: Cordula Donhauser
RME7AHK3–Edinburgh, Scotland. 26th May, 2012. Souvenirs for the British Queens diamond jubilee is pictured at a souvenir stand at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 May 2012. Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen on 6 February 1952, the death day of King George VI. From 2 until 5 June 2012, the official celebrations for the Queens 60th jubilee in office are held in London, England. Photo: Cordula Donhauser/dpa/Alamy Live News
RM2K09HT0–A badge with King George VI on a wax figure of the late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Wuhan Madame Tussauds wax museum. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on September 8 at the age of 96.
RM2K1AAF8–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 16th September, 2022. Cardboard cut out face masks for sale in a tourist shop. The town of Windsor prepares for the return of Her Majesty the Queen on Monday after her State Funeral in London. Queen Elizabeth. Following a committal service at Westminster Abbey, Her Majesty will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle at a private ceremony attended by the Royal family. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News
RMG4MB12–Enormous crowds watch the coffin of King George VI passes Marble Arch and turns into Egdware Road in London, on the last stage of the procession to Paddington Station.
RM2K09JNF–Wuhan, China. 10th Sep, 2022. A badge with King George VI on a wax figure of the late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Wuhan Madame Tussauds wax museum. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on September 8 at the age of 96. (Photo by Ren Yong/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RMW7EPWC–'King Edward VIII and his three brothers follow the gun carriage', 1936. Artist: Unknown.
RMB4PTNM–King George VI Death State Funeral February 1952 The gun carriage with the coffin of King George is pulled through the streets of London by sailors of the Royal Navy and flanked by soldiers of the Guards
RMFHENHY–A group of pearly kings and queens pictured at Buckinham Gate on the way to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. Celebrations took place across the United Kingdom with the centrepiece a parade and fireworks at Buckingham Palace, the Queen's London residency. Queen Elizabeth ascended to the British throne in 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI.
RM2HN8HH7–Queen Elizabeth II is seen leaving her Sandringham Estate, the day after Accession Day, (February 6), which marked 70 years since the death of her father King George VI, and when she was proclaimed Queen. Her Majesty took a helicopter flight from Sandringham to Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II, Sandringham, Norfolk, UK, on February 7, 2022
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