HMS Royal Oak flying the Norwegian flag and with White Ensign at half mast, brings the body of Queen Maud back to Norway for burial on the 24th November 1938. Queen Maud of Norway was the sister of King George V and had been in London for treatment for cancer.
I was honoured to be a part of this film, along with divers Emily Turton and Ben Wade. Also interviewed were Naismi Flett and Johnny Meil. Sadly, Johnny passed away earlier this year, 2020.
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