King George VI of Great Britain died on February 6, 1952, with his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, in Kenya. Elizabeth was crowned Queen on June 2, 1953. George VI, known for his wartime leadership, deteriorated in health but continued royal duties. Elizabeth, born April 21, 1926, married Philip Mountbatten in 1947. Her televised coronation in 1953 boosted her popularity. Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years, died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
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