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Princess Elizabeth, who left England last week with the Duke of Edinburgh on their Commonwealth Tour, returned to London Airport today from Kenya as Queen Elizabeth the Second. The royal couple had cut short their Commonwealth tour because of the Kings death. Government and Opposition ministers, looking very sad as they mourned the passing of King George VI, were at the airport to officially welcome the new Queen.
Photo shows Mr Clement Attlee (left), the Opposition Leader, and Mr Winston Churchill, both looked very sad as they waited at the airport to welcome home Queen Elizabeth the Second who takes on her important task with a heart full of grief at the loss of her father.
7th February 1952
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This poignant print captures a significant moment in history as Princess Elizabeth returns to London Airport, now known as Queen Elizabeth the Second. Having cut short her Commonwealth Tour due to the untimely death of King George VI, she is met by somber Government and Opposition ministers who gather to officially welcome their new monarch. The expressions on Mr Clement Attlee, the Opposition Leader, and Mr Winston Churchill's faces reflect the profound sadness felt across the nation at the passing of their beloved king. In this image frozen in time on February 7th, 1952, both political leaders stand side by side with heavy hearts as they await Queen Elizabeth's arrival. Their sorrow is palpable as they prepare to greet Her Majesty amidst a backdrop of grief and mourning for her father. The weight of responsibility that falls upon Queen Elizabeth's shoulders is evident in her eyes - a young woman thrust into an unexpected role while still grappling with personal loss. Yet despite her grief, she embraces this important task with unwavering determination. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how duty can transcend personal emotions and highlights the resilience displayed by our royal family during times of great adversity. It immortalizes a pivotal moment when Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth II – an iconic figure who would go on to shape history for decades to come.
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