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On Feb. 6, 1952, Canadians woke up to the grim news that 56-year-old King George VI had died.
A much beloved sovereign in Canada, he had led the Commonwealth through the Second World War. His speech impediment and painfully shy manner endeared him to his Canadian subjects. The 1939 Royal Visit to Canada was a triumphal tour. Memories of that tour were cherished by the Queen Mother for a life time.
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But in February 1952, all eyes turned to the 24-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her handsome consort Prince Philip then touring Kenya.
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On Feb. 6, 1952, Canadians woke up to the grim news that 56-year-old King George VI had died.
A much beloved sovereign in Canada, he had led the Commonwealth through the Second World War. His speech impediment and painfully shy manner endeared him to his Canadian subjects. The 1939 Royal Visit to Canada was a triumphal tour. Memories of that tour were cherished by the Queen Mother for a life time.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. âThe King is dead â Long live the Queen!â Back to video
But in February 1952, all eyes turned to the 24-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her handsome consort Prince Philip then touring Kenya.
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On Feb. 6, 1952, Canadians woke up to the grim news that 56-year-old King George VI had died.
A much beloved sovereign in Canada, he had led the Commonwealth through the Second World War. His speech impediment and painfully shy manner endeared him to his Canadian subjects. The 1939 Royal Visit to Canada was a triumphal tour. Memories of that tour were cherished by the Queen Mother for a life time.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. âThe King is dead â Long live the Queen!â Back to video
But in February 1952, all eyes turned to the 24-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her handsome consort Prince Philip then touring Kenya.