Throughout the early fifties the King was very ill.
It was kept from the people just how ill he really was. With a full calendar
of engagements, the King traveled the length and breadth of the country,
giving the people encouragement in their efforts to rebuild the bomb scarred
country.
The King and Queen visit the wrens.
October 27th 1950, the King and Queen visit the headquarters of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. Cadets Of The Girls Nautical Training Corps form the guard of honour.
The King with the Chelsea Pensioners.
November 1950, the King visits the Chelsea Pensioners.
The King with some conscripts.
During the time of National Service the King did much to lift the spirits of the squadies. Here he pays a visit to the Rifle Brigade at Winchester.
The King with the The Royal Dragoons.
5th December 1950, The King inspects The Royal Dragoons at Chester.