Death and state funeral of George VI - Wikipedia
WEBOn 6 February 1952, George VI, King of the United Kingdom, died at the age of 56, at Sandringham House, after a prolonged cancer. His state funeral took place on 15 February 1952. A period of national mourning commenced and his elder daughter and successor, [ a ] Queen Elizabeth II, was proclaimed the new monarch by the Accession Council.
The Funeral of King George VI - History Today
WEBFeb 15, 2019 · On January 31st, looking tired and frail four months after an operation for lung cancer, the King waved goodbye to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at London Airport as they set off to East Africa.
The Last Journey: Funeral Of King George VI (1952) - YouTube
WEBKing George VI's coffin is led in an enormous funeral procession to St. George's Chapel accompanied by the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Royal a...
George VI - Wikipedia
WEBGeorge VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952.
The State Funeral Of King George VI (1952) | British Pathé
WEBIn this footage from London in 1952, King George VI is given a state funeral to honour his Royal reign. It shows the conveyance of the body from Westminster Hall to Windsor. Many monarchs...
Farewell to our King: How a nation mourned the death of George VI…
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Three Queens in mourning: Wearing black veils, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Mary and The Queen Mother (left to right) at the King’s funeral. The service took place at St George’s Chapel in the ...
Photos: King George VI’s funeral | CNN
WEBSep 16, 2022 · King George VI's coffin is carried through the streets of London before being transported to Windsor Castle for his funeral on February 15, 1952.
In pictures: The 1952 state funeral of King George VI | ITV News
WEBSep 18, 2022 · The funeral of King George VI was held on 15 February 1952. Credit: PA. The last state funeral for a sovereign in the UK was for the Queen's father, King George VI. George VI became King...
BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1952: King George VI is laid to rest - BBC News
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · King George VI has been buried at St George's Chapel on his Windsor Castle estate. The King passed away in his sleep at the age of 56 on 6 February after 16 years on the throne, following the...
ROYAL: Funeral procession of King George VI (1952) - YouTube
WEBIn heavy weeds ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER. Drives in carriage with Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Royal in funeral procession from Westminster to St George's Chapel Windsor of King...