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  2. Death and state funeral of George VI - Wikipedia

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    The body of George VI was moved from the Royal Vault on 26 March 1969 and reinterred in the newly-built King George VI Memorial Chapel. [20] His daughter, Princess Margaret, died on 9 February 2002 and, in accordance with her wishes, a private funeral was held at St George's Chapel.

  3. George VI - Wikipedia

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    King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth with RAF personnel during World War II. Following the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, the United Kingdom and the self-governing Dominions other than Ireland declared war on Nazi Germany. [77] The King and Queen resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids.

  4. Proclamation of accession of George VI - Wikipedia

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    The Year of the Three Kings Instrument of abdication signed by Edward VIII and his three brothers, Albert, Henry and George, 10 December 1936. On 12 December 1936, George VI was proclaimed king throughout the British Empire after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII following a constitutional crisis as result of the King's desire to marry twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson.

  5. How reluctant King George VI died of lung cancer aged just 56

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  6. List of last words - Wikipedia

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    Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death, [4] but the form and content of reported last words may depend on cultural context. There is a tradition in Hindu and Buddhist cultures of an expectation of a meaningful farewell statement; Zen monks by long custom are expected to ...

  7. Monarchy of Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    The King appointed Sir Ghulam Mohammed as the third governor-general of Pakistan. [8] King George VI died in his sleep in the early hours of 6 February 1952. The King's death was deeply mourned in Pakistan. In view of the King's death, all government offices in Pakistan remained closed on 7 February.

  8. St George’s Chapel the setting for royal family’s final ...

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    The Choir of St George’s Chapel – made up of 11 men, one woman and 13 boys – was conducted by James Vivian, director of music, and the organ was played by Luke Bond, assistant director of music.

  9. Emperor of India - Wikipedia

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    George VI retained the title until 22 June 1948, the date of a Royal Proclamation [14] made in accordance with Section 7 (2) of the Indian Independence Act 1947, reading: "The assent of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is hereby given to the omission from the Royal Style and Titles of the words Indiae Imperator and the words "Emperor of ...