George VI of the United Kingdom

Illness

The war had taken its toll on the King's health. This was exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer. Increasingly Princess Elizabeth, his daughter and heir presumptive to the Throne, would take on more of the royal duties as her father's health deteriorated.

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On 6 February 1952, George VI died at Sandringham House in Norfolk. His funeral took place on February 15, and he was buried in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. In 2002, the remains of his wife Elizabeth and his daughter Princess Margaret were interred in a tomb alongside him.

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6 February - 1952 - February 15 - St George's Chapel - Windsor Castle

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