1939 The King and Queen return to England
April 22, 2026
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6:13Now Playing1939 The King and Queen return to England
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as posted by the channelDate: 22nd June 1939
Location: Belgium
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Welcome Home
ENGLAND: London: Westminster: Buckingham Palace:
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE K & Q & Princesses on Balcony when K & Q return from Canada
CROWDS huge Crowds waiting to see K & Q when they return from Canada - also following procession V.G.
ELIZABETH, Queen Arrives Southampton, Walterloo - also at Southampton Civic centre & on Balconey of Buck Pal w. family
GEORGE VI Arrives at Southampton, London, drive to Buck Pal & on balconey with family. S'ton Civic Centre.
GLOUCESTER, Duke of Greets K & Q on their return from Canada
GLOUCESTER, Duchess of Greets K & Q on their return from Canada
"KEMPENFELT" Takes Princesses aboard at Portsmouth to meet K & Q in mid Channel
KENT, Duchess of Welcomes K & Q back from Canada
KENT, Duke of Welcomes K & Q back from Canada
MARY, The Queen Mother Welcomes King & Queen on their return from Canada.
PORTSMOUTH Princesses go aboard Kempenfelt to meet K & Q in Mid Channel
RAILWAYS King & Queen arrive Waterloo from Canada - Shot of train going thru Country
George VI of Great Britain; Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; Royalty; Ships and Boats
Boat, Ship, train, Queen Mother, Queen Mum, Southhampton, Princess Margaret, car, transport, royal, parade, ceremony, fountain, balcony, Kent, London
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