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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - King's death while the princess is in Kenya

Time: Wednesday Feb 6, 1952

Place: Kenya

Details: On 6 February 1952, they were in Kenya when Elizabeth's father died and she became queen. It was Philip who broke the news to Elizabeth at Sagana Lodge, and the royal party immediately returned to the United Kingdom.

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