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Death of King George VI of England and highlights of his life, from public school days to his death..

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of United Kingdom, walking with Princess Elizabeth, behind them. King George saying farewell to Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip as they board a British Overseas Airways passenger plane for a 5-month trip abroad to Africa and Australia. Scenes of the King as a young man, in public school and as a young Naval Officer, and Duke of York. Royal carriage with escort and scene of dowager Queen Mary with the Duke of York and his wife, the former Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons on the occasion of their wedding, April 26, 1923. Royal carriage carrying King George VI on day of Coronation following the abdication of his brother, Edward the 8th. Scenes of coronation of King George VI. The Royal Family: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pose on castle balcony. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on royal thrones. Historic profile photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during trip to Africa. King George VI and Elizabeth II visiting Canada. King George VI, formally dressed, with President Franklin Roosevelt, in an open car. The royal couple sitting with the Roosevelts on a porch, in the sun, during their 1939 visit, early in World War 2. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II in the country, with cart and on bicycles with daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Scenes of royal wedding of Princes Elizabeth and Prince Philip, with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II attending. The British royal family on occasion of 25th wedding anniversary of George VI and Elizabeth II. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace in vigil during illness of King George VI. Signs being posted about the King's condition. King George VI actively engaged following recovery from surgery. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip being welcomed in Kenya. Kenyans in native dress. Kenyan boy presents bouquet of flowers to Princess Elizabeth. Newspapers announce death of King George VI, at Sandringham Palace and Princess Elizabeth returning from Kenya to assume the throne.

Date: 1952, February 6
Duration: 6 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675032847
British youth enlist for military service; King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect balloon barrages (WW2)

Military recruitment efforts of Great Britain as it starts conscription in preparation for World War II. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Neville Chamberlain at 10 Downing Street in London, England. London residents read posters and conscription advertisements on the sidewalk. Military conscription of youth between 20 and 21 for immediate military training. A crowd of young British recruits for the army leaves a building after joining military service. Closeup view of legs and feet of British troops marching. British troops march in the countryside. United Kingdom's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive at a military station. They are accompanied by several military officers. The King and Queen inspect London's new barrage balloons, part of the defense against attack from the air. Two barrage balloons on display. The royal couple departs after the inspection.

Date: 1939, April 26
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057815
Rose Marie Franklin of the United Kingdom is crowned Miss World 1961 in London, England

Contestants of China, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom and United States walk on the ramp during the 1961 Miss World pageant at the Lyceum Ballroom (Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ, United Kingdom) in London, United Kingdom. Miss World 1961 1st Runner-up Grace Li Shiu-ying (Republic of China) on stage. Miss World 1961 judges such as Bob Hope, Richard Todd, John Spencer-Churchill, Kathleen Manners, the Duchess of Rutland, and Countess Ethel Beatty, sit behind table. Large audience cheers the participants. Miss United Kingdom Rose Marie Franklin wins the competition and is crowned by Hollywood star Bob Hope. Winner and runners-up pose for photographs.

Date: 1961, November 9
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675027885
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect 20,000 members of home-guard defense units at Hyde Park, London.

King George VI of England reviews civilian forces at Hyde Park, London (Hyde Park, London W2 2EU, United Kingdom). King George VI, Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon inspect 20,000 members of home-guard defense units at Hyde Park. King George VI’s mother, Queen Mary of Teck, is also present. Queen Mary of Teck puts down her Lorgnette spectacles. Members of home-guard defense units pass in review.

Date: 1939, July 10
Duration: 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047775
Queen Elizabeth II unveils the National Memorial Statue of her father, King George VI, at Carlton Gardens in London, United Kingdom

A large crowd of officials and spectators gathered at Carlton Gardens, London England. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom unveils the National Memorial Statue of the King George VI (The Royal Academy of Engineering, 3-4 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5DG, United Kingdom) in London, England. Queen Elizabeth, holding an umbrella, pulls a rope to remove a Union Jack covering the statue of her late father, King George VI. The statue of King George VI was sculpted by Scottish artist William McMillan. The flag of the United Kingdom flutters above. Trees in the background. The Queen addresses the crowd. View of the Statue of George VI.

Date: 1955, October 21
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056041
Workers remove stained glass from windows and place sandbags at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England (WW2)

Workers place sandbags around Canterbury Cathedral (Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH, United Kingdom) in Kent, England during World War II, as protection against enemy German bombing. Workers fill sandbags to place them around the Cathedral. They remove the famous stained-glass windows. The crowd watches them. Workers place sandbags in front of the windows.

Date: 1939, August
Duration: 2 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675064233