Here we take a look back at some of the images from 70 years ago as Sheffield and the nation mourned the King’s death and welcomed their new Queen.
5. Final journey
King George VI's coffin is borne from Westminster Hall, February 15, 1952 Photo: Nancy Fielder
6. Queens mourn
Three Queens mourn, left to right Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Photo: Nancy Fielder
7. The funeral of King George VI who died on February 6, 1952 The Queen, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret seen at King's Cross Station after the cortege had left for its processional journey to Westminster Hall. They left by car to await the arrival of the coffin at Westminster, February 11, 1952
The Queen, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret seen at King's Cross Station after the cortege had left for its processional journey to Westminster Hall. They left by car to await the arrival of the coffin at Westminster, February 11, 1952 Photo: Nancy Fielder
8. Royal train
The King's coffin is taken from the train at Kings Cross on February 11, 1952 Photo: Nancy Fielder