King George's funeral arrangements announced in 1952

FOLLOWING King George VI's sudden death on February 6, 1952, ceremonies took place across the country to mark Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

The article in the Inverness Courier laid out funeral plans for the King and news about the accession.

"Detachments of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and other units will form a Guard of Honour at the Exchange, and this will be inspected by Provost J. M Grigor accompanied by Sheriff Walker. The Provost will then hand the Proclamation to the Sheriff to read from the Clachnacuddin Stone."

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