1949 The King returns to London
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as posted by the channelDate: 28th February 1949
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE Unusual shot of the Palace when the king returns from Sandringham. Royal Standard flying
GEORGE VI Leaves Sandringham and returns to London, following his improvement to health. People waiting to greet them at Kings X.
RAILWAYS Train leaving Station. Guard signalling train away in King returning from Sandringham
ROYAL STANDARD Seen flying over Palace when King returns from Sandringham
George VI of Great Britain; Royalty
crown, train, king, sick, well, health, Royal Standard
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