King George VI Dies; Elizabeth Becomes Queen of England

Great Britain's King George VI dies in his sleep. His 27-year-old daughter, Princess Elizabeth, became queen of England.

The day Queen Elizabeth became Queen: Retracing her ascension on February 6, 1952

Newspapers.com on X: This front page ran in Birmingham, England #OnThisDay in 1952. The day before, Elizabeth II had become queen after her father, George VI, died in his sleep following an

Did you know, Queen Elizabeth II was never supposed to ascend the throne?

The Scandalous Story of How King George VI Became King

On This Day in History - February 6th - Almanac

King George VI death: How the Express reported death of Queen's father 70 years ago, Royal, News

Queen left Royal Family member 'jealous' after death of King George VI

The day the world fell in – Elizabeth becomes Queen

Princess Elizabeth Becomes Queen at Age 25

How King Charles III's Coronation Differs From Queen Elizabeth II's – NBC4 Washington

King George VI

Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II's life, AP News

Battle of the Royal Brothers: King Edward VIII, King George VI, and the Rift That Changed History