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.
Queen Elizabeth II in her Trafalgar Day speech recounts events in life of King George VI during dedication of his statue in Carleton Gardens, London, England. Audio of the Queen speaking as footage from the life of King George VI is shown. View of the Statue of Brtish King George VI. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth standing in bombing rubble, and visiting suffering London residents during the Blitz by Nazi Germany in 1940 during World War II. As Prince Albert, he stands with companions watching boys engaged in sports activities at a camp for boys that he established after World War I. Prince Albert in bathing suit at the beach, and participating in a group sing with campers. As the first British sovereign to enter the United States of America, King George VI is seen as he rides in an open car with President Franklin D.Roosevelt. The King is seen with British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, visiting the war zones and decorating British Colonial troops, during World War II. The Queen says "Today is Trafalgar Day."
Princess Margaret honors her mother Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon with a Degree of Doctor at Keele University during a ceremony in England. Princess Margaret, the Chancellor of Keele University, arrives with her mother Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Princess Margaret confers a Degree of Doctor of Letters to Queen as other scholars and dignitaries applaud. The Queen Mother and her daughter walk out of the ceremony followed by others.
Launching of a tanker in England. The tanker "British Admiral" docked at the harbor. A large crowd gathers for the launching of the tanker. Queen Elizabeth arrives to launch the tanker. British teenage boys sit atop dock pilings beside a sign that reads: 'Danger Keep Off'. Queen Elizabeth launches the tanker. 'British Admiral' written on the tanker. The tanker slides down skids and is underway.
1956 Royal Film Performance at the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, London, England (of the motion picture, "The Battle of the River Plate"). British and Hollywood celebrities arriving at the Empire Theatre (Leicester Square London, WC2 United Kingdom) for the event. Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe (Miller) accompanied by her husband, the playwright Arthur Miller, pass through the foyer. Hollywood actress Joan Crawford arrives with her husband, Alfred Steele (CEO of Pepsi-Cola). Queen Elizabeth II arrives followed by Princess Margaret. Reginald Bromhead, chairman of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund, introduces Queen Elizabeth II of England to stars, including Marilyn Monroe with Victor Mature standing on her left. A grandson of Mr. Bromhead offers flowers to the Queen.
V-E Day in London, England during World War II. A group of men walk carrying a statue of a lion on V-E (Victory in Europe) Day. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in the balcony of the Buckingham Palace. The King, the Queen and the Princesses waving to the crowds. A large crowd gathered on the Buckingham Palace grounds. The crowd cheers holding British flags. Soldiers, officers and civilians among the crowd. The crowd moving on a city street. The road lined by trees on either side.
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