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Aug 26, 2020 · Published: August 26, 2020 at 10:45 AM. King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952. It was a moment that shocked the nation – cinemas, sports grounds and theatres were closed, television programmes were not broadcast, and even Parliament was adjourned as a mark of respect.
Apr 19, 2024 · Died: February 6, 1952, Sandringham (aged 56) Title / Office: king (1936-1952), United Kingdom. House / Dynasty: house of Windsor. Notable Family Members: spouse Elizabeth. father George V. mother Mary of Teck. daughter Princess Margaret. daughter Elizabeth II. brother Edward VIII. (Show more)
Apr 3, 2014 · He previously suffered from lung cancer and had a lung removed; it was later determined that he had died of a coronary thrombosis. After George VI's death, his daughter, Princess...
The King failed to recover from a lung operation, and died in his sleep on 6 February 1952 at Sandringham; he was aged 56. After lying in state at Westminster Hall, the King's funeral was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, where he lies buried.
George VI died on 6th February 1952. His coffin lay in Westminster Hall where a short service was held and 305,806 people filed past the coffin. The funeral service, taken from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 15th February and the king was interred in a vault there.
His Majesty, King George VI, has died peacefully in his sleep at Sandringham House. The official announcement from Sandringham, given at 1045 GMT, said the King retired in his usual health,...
Originally broadcast 06 February 1952. Royalty. Decades in the lives of the Royal Family, as seen on television. Genome. iPlayer archive. John Snagge reads the formal announcement from Sandringham...
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