On February 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI died; he was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II.


Cut story - Black & white title. GV Victoria Tower with Union flag at half-mast. Several shots of ditto. Various Government buildings with flags at half mast. London Airport, walk King, Queen & Princess Margaret. Royal Party stand on aerodrome. Royal Party waving. Princess Elizabeth & Duke wave from Argonaut. Royal Party wave. Argonaut taxies. King, Queen & PM on aerodrome. "Evening News" van delivers newspapers. News vendors selling papers. CU person reading "Evening Standard" headlines "King Dies in His Sleep". Flags at half mast along Throgmorton Street. Crowds outside Royal Exchange. Buildings flying Union Jacks at half mast. King stands by Viking plane, return from Scotland, King walks to car. GV Buckingham Palace with Queen Victoria Memorial & flower bed in fore. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace. CU Bulletin. Guards march past Buckingham Palace. Blinds being drawn by Buckingham Palace. CU King (in naval uniform) & Queen. Finish on CU King in naval uniform. SEE SEPARATE ISSUE (1183A COMB LAV) AND CARD NUMBER 56747 FOR LONG VERSION


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