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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 · 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.
3 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. Being near the end of World War II, it included a great many military personnel who were Mentioned in dispatches.
1 day ago · Lord Mountbatten. Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma [n 1] (25 June 1900 – 27 August 1979), commonly known as Lord Mountbatten, was a British statesman, naval officer, colonial administrator and close relative of the British royal family. He was born in the United Kingdom to ...
5 days ago · Letters to and from Henry Savile, envoy at Paris and vice-chamberlain to Charles II and James II, including letters from his brother George, marquess of Halifax. Letters from the English Kings and Queens by R. R. Hinman. Call Number: Online - free - Internet Archive.
6 days ago · Ascot officials believe the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is "back to its best" and well placed to attract a new sponsor after it was... Read More.
