Sunday 6 February 2022 marks a special and sad day for The Queen. Not only is it 70 years since the passing of her father, King George VI's death in 1952, but of course it is also the day she stepped up into her role as Queen.
And as the historic day 70 years ago unfolded, a new Royal protocol was established about how the family should be prepared for attending a funeral.
Her Majesty was informed of the death of her beloved father during an official royal tour of Kenya in 1952, where she was accompanied by Prince Philip.
Upon hearing the news of the tragic event, Elizabeth and Philip had to cancel the remainder of their trip in order to return to the UK and enter a state of mourning.
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