LONDON, Feb. 6, 1952 (UP)-King George VI died peacefully in his sleep ... No announcement was made as to the cause of death, but medical circles speculated that it was coronary thrombosis.

The late Queen succeeded her father on the same day and reigned until her tragic death aged 96. King George VI was the monarch throughout WWII. During this time he gained popularity as he became a ...

February 6, 1952 — 71 years ago to the day — marked the death of King George VI and the accession of his daughter Queen Elizabeth II. Aged 56, George died peacefully in his sleep when a blood ...

Here's a look back at the death and funeral of King George VI. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer ...

King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 ... An official statement published later claimed the cause of death was coronary thrombosis - but the king was a known heavy smoker who had suffered ...

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel, alongside her mother. The King George VI memorial chapel was commissioned ...

As Queen Elizabeth II lies in state, people across the West have been remembering what happened in the days and weeks following King George VI's death in 1952. Stan Jones, 88, remembered working ...