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5 days ago · In those campaigns there have fought, side by side with our allies, representatives of almost every unit in our great community – men from the Old Country, men from the Dominions, from India, and the Colonies. They fought in brotherhood; through their courage and endurance they conquered.
May 6, 2020 · Published 08 May 1945. 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. Today we give thanks to Almighty God for a great deliverance.
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6 days ago · King George VI (Colin Firth) delivers a significant speech to inspire and reassure his people while Logue (Geoffrey Rush) conducts him. Dive into more action...
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6 days ago · The idea for a Christmas message from the sovereign to the British Empire was first proposed by the founding director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), John Reith, in 1922 when he approached King George V about making a short broadcast on the newly created radio service.
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 ...
5 days ago · George VI, born Albert Frederick Arthur George, had a fascinating early life and family background. Here are some intriguing facts about his formative years and lineage. 01 Born on December 14, 1895, George VI shared a birthday with his great-grandfather, Prince Albert. 02 He was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary, making him ...
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Jun 20, 2024 · 1945: VE Day: King George VI speech. King George VI addresses the nation on VE Day. BBC Archive. Originally broadcast 8th May 1945.