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Jun 5, 2024 · George VI, British king from 1936 to 1952 who was a symbol of courage and strength for his people during World War II, partly by battling his stammer. He assumed the throne on December 11, 1936, after his brother Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson of the United States.
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2 days ago · After his death, the King's body lay in state for three days in Westminster Hall. During this period, about 300,000 people filed past the coffin to pay their respects. The picture shows Princess ...
Jun 8, 2024 · In a series of commemorations of the 80 th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, King Charles III invoked the words of his maternal grandfather, King George VI, whose bravery and inspiration played a crucial role in the Western alliance’s defeat of Hitler’s Nazi Germany. Charles and Queen Camilla recently met in Buckingham Palace with four ...
Jun 2, 2024 · As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to free Europe from Nazi occupation, starting with the landings on Normandy’s beaches in the early hours of June 6th 1944, King George VI had...
5 days ago · King George VI's VE Day broadcast. At 9.00pm on 8 May 1945, King George VI made a radio broadcast to his people. Together we shall all face the future with stern resolve and prove that our reserves of will-power and vitality are inexhaustible.
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Jun 11, 2024 · As war is declared, the King directly addresses his people both at home and overseas. He describes the coming fight as one for justice and peace against bondage and fear, and calls for all the ...
Jun 11, 2024 · This video will show the life and reign of George VI, the reluctant king who led Britain through World War II. It explores his unexpected rise to the throne, his struggle with a speech...
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