House / Group: Windsor
Born / died: 1895-1952
Reign: 1936-1952
Born / died: 1895-1952
Reign: 1936-1952
Second son of George V
Married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and had 2 children (Elizabeth and Margaret)
Reluctantly became king when his brother Edward VIII abdicated
His name was really Albert, but he chose to become George VI, in honour of his father and because Victoria had stated that there should not be a King Albert.
Buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and had 2 children (Elizabeth and Margaret)
Reluctantly became king when his brother Edward VIII abdicated
His name was really Albert, but he chose to become George VI, in honour of his father and because Victoria had stated that there should not be a King Albert.
Buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
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