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Queen Elizabeth II arriving at London Airport from Kenya, following the death of King George VI and her accession to her throne 7 Feb 1952

19.2 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2999978

The Queen arriving at London Airport from Kenya, February 9th 1952, following the death of King George VI and her accession to her throne. She is met by Mr Churchill, Mr Attlee, Mr Eden & Lord Woolton

The Queen arriving at London Airport from Kenya, February 9th 1952, following the death of King George VI and her accession to her throne. She is met by Mr Churchill, Mr Attlee, Mr Eden & Lord Woolton 7 Feb 1952

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Description

The Queen arriving at London Airport from Kenya, February 7th 1952, following the death of King George VI and her accession to the throne. She is being met by Mr Churchill, Mr Attlee, Mr Eden and Lord Woolton.
People involved

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965)

Search the collection Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl of Attlee (1883-1967)

Search the collection Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (1897-1977)

Search the collection Woolton, Frederick James, 1st Earl (1883-1964)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gelatin silver print

Measurements

19.2 x 13.9 cm (image)

20.7 x 15.3 cm (mount)
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Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs

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