Princess Elizabeth leaves Heathrow for her 1952 tour of Kenya, New Zealand, and Australia

The transcript describes the preparations and journey of the royal family, focusing on Princess Elizabeth's travels and Mr. Churchill's departure. It highlights the flight to Nairobi and the well-wishes offered by the government. The final section discusses the role of Princess Elizabeth in the tour, originally intended for Their Majesties.

What were the sentiments expressed by the government before the flight?

What was happening in Britain and the empires as the flight took off?