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February 1952: The body of King George VI (1895 - 1952) lying in state in Westminster Hall, London, before being taken to St George's Chapel, Windsor, for burial. The coffin is guarded by beefeaters and horse guards. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

February 1952:  The body of King George VI (1895 - 1952) lying in state in Westminster Hall, London, before being taken to St George's Chapel, Windsor, for burial. The coffin is guarded by beefeaters and horse guards.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)