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Princess Elizabeth steps from her plane after landing at London Airport after being
Princess Elizabeth steps from her plane after landing at London Airport after being recalled from Kenya following the death of her father King George VI.
Waiting for her at the bottom of the plane steps are Clement Attlee and serving British Prime minister Winston Churchill.
She was proclaimed Sovereign of each of the Commonwealth Realms two days earlier, after the Kings death in the night of 5th to 6th February.
She heard the news while staying at Treetops, a game lodge, in Kenya.
Picture taken: 8th February 1952
Arthur Sidey
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Princess Elizabeth's Return - A Moment of Sorrow and Strength
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. In this poignant print captured by Arthur Sidey, we witness a defining moment in history as Princess Elizabeth steps off her plane at London Airport. The year is 1952, and the young princess has just been recalled from Kenya following the devastating news of her father King George VI's untimely death. As she descends the aircraft steps, one cannot help but notice the weight of grief etched on her face. Yet, amidst this sorrowful occasion, two towering figures await her at the bottom - Clement Attlee and Winston Churchill, serving British Prime Ministers who stand as pillars of support during this challenging time. Just two days prior to this photograph being taken, Princess Elizabeth was proclaimed Sovereign of each Commonwealth Realm upon her father's passing. It was a bittersweet ascension to power that she learned about while staying at Treetops game lodge in Kenya. This image captures not only a historical turning point but also reveals Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable strength and resilience even in moments of deep personal loss. Her elegant hat symbolizes both mourning for her beloved father and an unwavering commitment to duty. Arthur Sidey masterfully freezes this significant instant in time when world leaders gather around a grieving princess who would go on to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst sadness, hope endures and leaders emerge stronger than ever before.
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