King George VI's coffin and British royal family leave Westminster Hall

King George VI's coffin and British royal family leave Westminster Hall

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The transcript describes a solemn event where over 300,000 people paid their respects to a deceased king. The King's Company of Grenadier Guards placed the coffin on a gun carriage, and the Royal Admiral of the fleet was present. A million people in London and many more in Windsor awaited to honor the king who ruled for 15 years. Various international dignitaries, including kings and presidents, attended the ceremony. The Queen, Queen Mother, and other royal family members departed for Paddington as part of the cortege.

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