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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Prince_Philip,_Duke_ofPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · In July 1939, Philip began corresponding with the 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth, the elder daughter and heir presumptive of King George VI. During the Second World War , he served with distinction in the British Mediterranean and Pacific fleets.

2. royalcentral.co.uk › uk › queenThe simple tomb of an historic queen - Royal Central

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth commissioned the Memorial Chapel on behalf of her late father, King George VI, in 1962; it was completed in 1969.

3. www.britannica.com › biography › George-VIGeorge VI | Stutter, Brother, & Death | Britannica

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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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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_IIIGeorge III - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with George as its king.

5. members3.boardhost.com › Warholm › msgThe British Royals Message Board: Re: George VI Memorial Chapel

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   Jun 13, 2024 · In the centre of the chapel floor is a memorial tablet that lists George VI, then Elizabeth then a Garter Star and then Elizabeth II and Philip - with their dates. Princess Margaret's memorial tablet is in the right hand side of the chapel.

6. www.royal.uk › news-and-activity › 2024/06/04More details on the upcoming State Visit by The Emperor and ...

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of His Majesty The King from Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2024. Their Majesties The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Buckingham Palace.

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   Why did George VI become a king?

   • 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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   When did George V die?

   • George V (born June 3, 1865, London, England—died January 20, 1936, Sandringham, Norfolk) was the king of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, the second son of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII.

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   Who was Prince George and what did he do?

   • George was born during the reign of his paternal grandfather, King George II, as the first son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Following his father's death in 1751, Prince George became heir apparent and Prince of Wales. He succeeded to the throne on George II's death in 1760.

   George III - Wikipedia

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   Who played King George in the King's speech?

   • Colin Firth (centre) playing King George VI in The King's Speech, flanked by Geoffrey Rush playing speech therapist Lionel Logue and by Helena Bonham Carter as the king's wife. During the war, George became a powerful symbol of courage and fortitude for the British people.

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8. members3.boardhost.com › Warholm › msgThe British Royals Message Board: Re: George VI Memorial Chapel

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   Jun 12, 2024 · The British Royals Message Board. No recent offical photo has been released to show the medallions are there. When you visit St. George's Chapel no photography is allowed. Unless someone from this board has visited recently and can verbally let us know. We have no way of knowing.