King George VI on top of an armored vehicle in 1942
Britain's King George VI (L), on top of an armored vehicle, takes the salute as tanks of a Guards Armored Division pass during a demonstration in 1942. With him is his wife, Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) and his mother, Queen Mary (R). (UPI Photo/Files)
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