King George VI Takes Throne
Shot shows George VI becoming king after the abdication of his brother. Archbishop of Canterbury holds up the crown and places it on the new king's head. The royal family, including the future Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The young princess executes her trademark royal wave.
| Identifier | CLIP-13556 |
| Duration | 1 min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Date | May 12 1937 |
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