Special: His Majesty Passes Away

Issue No.

2185A

Date Released

7 Feb 1952

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 1
Summary: Grief of London crowds outside the Palace, in the West End and City, typify that of the whole nation, stunned by the sudden and tragic news. Prime Minister calls special cabinet meeting. In review of King’s life we show his selfless devotion to his people, of late, despite illness and pain. Last pictures taken in Kenya before Princess Elizabeth’s return home show her and the Duke relaxing at Sagana Lodge, where they received the shattering news of His Majesty’s death.
Keywords: Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures
Library number: 20150
Length of story (in feet): 780

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