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2 days ago · George VI was one of the United Kingdom's most beloved and respected monarchs. Throughout the war, and in particular during the bombardment of the Blitz, the Royal Family was seen to share in the ...
1 day ago · King George VI, the second monarch of the House of Windsor, is a figure of immense historical significance. His reign, which spanned from 1936 to 1952, was marked by immense challenges, including the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, the Second World War, and the rise of the modern British monarchy. This blog post delves into the life and ...
7 hours ago · The beloved people’s princess was not the only royal represented. A diamond watch pendant once belonging to King George VI, a Scottish Highland officer’s sword owned by the Duke of Windsor, a fur coat worn by the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, and coronation medals from Queen Elizabeth II were also up for sale.
1 day ago · In 1926, King George VI, father to Queen Elizabeth II, made history as the first—and last—royal to participate in the tournament. Then the Duke of York, he competed in the men’s doubles tournament with his friend and mentor Sir Louis Greig to no avail: “He lost fairly ignominiously,” says Fitzwilliams.
5 days ago · The 1944 King's Birthday Honours, celebrating the official birthday of King George VI, were announced on 2 June 1944 for the United Kingdom and British Empire, New Zealand, and South Africa.
4 days ago · The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue.
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4 days ago · News videos. Footage shows the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's father, King George VI's funeral in 1952. The procession passed along Whitehall, where the Cenotaph was saluted, passed through...
