King George VI of the United Kingdom shaking hands with dignitaries in England. King George VI is wearing a military uniform. Crowds cheering. King George VI talks to his wife, Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons. The Royal flag at half-mast. A photograph of King George VI on display. Woman crying over death of King George VI. Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth II and is seen in a ceremony after her father's death. On horseback, Queen Elizabeth II salutes the Royal Guards lined up at a Trooping the Colour ceremony. Scene changes to British soldiers fighting in the streets of Egypt over the issue of Suez Canal. Captured Egyptian men being searched by troops. Dead bodies lined up on the street. King Farouk I of Egypt with his wife, Queen Narriman, and children (Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, Princess Fadia and Prince Ahmad Fuad) after being sent to exile to Capri, Italy as a result of a revolution. King Farouk I holding son, Prince Ahmad Fuad, and is seated with Queen Narriman during their exile in Capri, Italy. Workers at Anglo-Iranian oil refineries in Iran after the government's decision to nationalize them causing a great set back to British interests. Prime Minister of Iran Mohammad Mosaddeq arrives at the International Court in Hague for the settlement of the issue.
Riots and unrest in Egypt. The Marshall law follows in the area. The British stand fast to protect their rights to the Suez Canal. The Egyptians stand against the British troops. Dead body of an American nun. Destroyed vehicles on the street. Houses along the sides of street. King Farouk summons a new government to cope with riots and bloodshed.
Members of United Nations Security Council meet in New York to discuss on Chinese arms invasion on Taiwan and aggression against the Republic of Korea. Meetings agenda is put before the members and discussion takes place as members of various countries listen with their headphones on and take down notes. Representatives of Norway, United States, Britain, Egypt, Yugoslavia and other countries take part in the meeting