| Queen Elizabeth (August 4, 1900 – March 30, 2002) and King George the 6th (December 14, 1895 – February 6, 1952) survey bomb damage to Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace was damaged by a time bomb which exploded with terrific force at 0130 Hours. The bomb, believed to be 250 pounds (113 kilograms), fell near the Belgian Suite, burying itself 10 feet (3 meters) deep, and forcing up some of the terrace. The United Kingdom Royals, accompanied by United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill (November 30, 1874 – January 24, 1965), inspected the damage done. They are shown here walking among the debris. The bombing of Buckingham Palace on September 11 held much significance for the nation and the people of London in particular. From the earliest raids on the docks and the East End, it was felt by the inhabitants that they were taking the brunt of the Nazi German attack. Relatively unscathed, people of Westminster watched the East End conflagrations as a great glow in the night sky, while thousands of East Enders fled towards Westminster in the hope of safety. The fortitude of the King and Queen in remaining in residence was magnified by this 1st bomb. There would be 6 further bombing incidents threatening the Royal Residence. | |
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| Caption Author | Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | September 11, 1940 |
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| City | London |
| State or Province | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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