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Beaton/A/A1/165/11
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- 11 Feb. 1952 (Creation)
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3p paper
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Was amused by Beaton's conversation with Miss Case. Thinks she is naïve. The King's death has been a shock to everyone. Patricia rang up the Queen Mother and she said it had been a shock for them all, as he had seemed well the day before. Thinks that the new Queen Elizabeth will 'do the job admirably'. Lady Ampthill wrote that Queen Mary was heroic but 'heartbreaking to see'. Is going to London tomorrow and will see the Lying in State but won't try to see the funeral procession. Reminisces about other funeral processions she has seen. Remembers when she and her mother were having tea with Queen Alexandria and King Edward came in to tell the Queen that her father, the King of Denmark had died. Is glad that the mourning does not go on for as long as it used to. When King Edward died, she and her parents were in mourning for six months and in half mourning for another six. Speculates about the coronation. Discusses various people she has seen.