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Country Magazine (No. 2) : Her Majesty the Queen at Kings Lynn

Nurses eagerly await the arrival of Her Majesty Elizabeth, Queen consort to George VI, who opens the new maternity wing of the West Norfolk and Kings Lynn General Hospital.

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Overview

In the courtyard of the West Norfolk and Kings Lynn General Hospital officials and staff wait keenly for their guest of honour, Her Majesty the Queen, for the official opening ceremony of the new maternity wing. Elizabeth, Queen Consort greets officials and hospital staff, including a guard of honour of nurses. From a distance many West Norfolk residents gather to at least catch a rare glimpse of Her Royal Highness. Actor and newsreader Lionel Marson provides commentary.