- Here's a look back at King George VI's Funeral
- He passed away on February 16th, 1952
- He was 56
The unexpected death of the King at the age of 56 sent shockwaves across the world and thrust a young Princess Elizabeth, just 25 years old at the time, into a role that would define her lifetime. Let's take a look back at his funeral, held on February 16th, 1952.
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King George VI's funeral was a somber affair, held at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on February 15, 1952. Though the procession was a public spectacle, the actual funeral remained a private moment, never broadcasted to the masses.
A family reunion, in eternity
The late King's funeral was a gathering of royalty and dignitaries, with Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret in attendance, along with a host of other royal figures and political leaders from across the globe.
Following the passing of the Queen in September 2022, she was interred at St. George's Chapel, where she rests alongside her father, mother, and sister in the King George VI Memorial Chapel. In a poignant tribute, her cherished husband, Prince Philip, now joins her, reuniting in eternal repose as they were in life.
