1952-02-23 — Page 3

CHINA MAIL SUPPLEMENT

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1952

Funeral Of The Late King George VI

"HESE pictures presont vividly some of the poignancy and the solemn splendour of King George VI's State funeral. (1) The procession, with a naval detachment hauling the gun carriage on which rests the coffin of the King, and flanked by its escort of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Yeomen, moves, slowly through Hyde Park. (2) Some of the many thousands of wreaths fold out on the lawns by St. George's Chapel, Windsor, where the service and interment took place (3) The silent multitude watches the funeral procession as it enters East Carriage Drive at Hyde Park Corner. (4) Past the massive walls of Windsor Castle, the gun carriage is drawn by naval ratings to the chapel. (5) The four Royal Dukes march behind the Royal coffin as the procession begins in New Palace Yard; outside Westminster Hall. From right to left they are the Duke of Kent, the Duke of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Edinburgh. (6) The final sad moment, whon Queen Elizabeth II. sprinkles' earth on her father's Pictures on this page by Reuter Photos, Ltd., and Central Press. All process engraving by S. C. M. Post, Ltd. coffin as it is lowered into the vault at St. George's Chapel, Windsor.