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Elizabeth is informed of her father's death by Philip while they are in the African bush. She returns to London immediately to assume the role of sovereign, where she is famously advised that "Elizabeth Mountbatten" has now been replaced by "Elizabeth Regina"—and the crown must always win.

While King George VI remains in failing health in the UK, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to begin a tour of the Commonwealth on his behalf. "The Crown" Hyde Park Corner(2016)

King George VI dies quietly in his sleep at Sandringham after an evening spent with Princess Margaret. Elizabeth is informed of her father's death by

is the second episode of the first season of the Netflix series The Crown , which premiered on November 4, 2016. The episode is a pivotal moment in the series, depicting the death of King George VI and the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Key Plot Points King George VI dies quietly in his sleep