George VI - Wikipedia
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952.
King George VI: Six things to know about the shy, reluctant king - CNN
Feb 23, 2020 · Sixty-eight years ago this month, King George VI died and left behind a legacy as a ruler who upheld the crown through scandal and war — despite never wanting to ascend to the throne.
Inside King George VI’s Complicated Love Life - Vanity Fair
Feb 3, 2022 · Inside King George VI’s Complicated Love Life. A century-old letter describing Queen Elizabeth’s father during a youthful love affair is a reminder that the dutiful king did have a brief...
King George VI’s Service in the Great War Majorly Influenced His ...
11 hours ago · Explosion during the Battle of Jutland, 1916. (Photo Credit: Fotosearch / Getty Images) The most notable engagement King George VI participated in was the Battle of Jutland.Taking place off the coast of Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula, it involved the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet, led by Adm. John Jellicoe, and the Imperial German Navy’s High Seas Fleet under Vice Adm. Reinhard Scheer.
Farewell to our King: How a nation mourned the death of George VI…
Sep 12, 2022 · Final farewell: Against medical advice King George VI – along with Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother – sees off the young princess on her first royal tour of the Commonwealth.
Mourning prompts memories of King George VI's death - BBC
As Queen Elizabeth II lies in state, people across the West have been remembering what happened in the days and weeks following King George VI's death in 1952. Stan Jones, 88, remembered...
How reluctant King George VI died of lung cancer aged just 56
K ing George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952 after 16 years on the throne following his brother’s abdication in December 1936. An official statement published later claimed the...
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee also marks 70 years since the death …
Feb 5, 2022 · The Queen's Platinum Jubilee also marks 70 years since the death of her father, King George VI. By Juliet Rieden. Royalty. Sat 5 Feb 2022. Queen Elizabeth II smiles through the window of a coach after her coronation in 1953, following the death of her father King George VI. (Facebook: The Royal Family)
What Britain looked like the last time a monarch died | CNN
Sep 16, 2022 · Images taken in 1952 following the death of the Queen's father, King George VI, reveal just how much the country — and the world — have changed.
2024 King George VI Chase Runners For Boxing Day Feature
11 hours ago · Last year’s big Boxing Day Kempton Park winner – Hewick – is one of the 24 King George VI Chase runners that remain on target to run on Thursday December 26th. While the exciting El Est Francais, who heads the market, is also amongst the runners. The latest entries also include the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs and ...