1952

King George VI

Became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his father George V, he was born a second son and rather unexpectedly ascended to the throne. Like his grandfather, Edward VII, he was born as Prince Albert, and was known as Bertie in the family but took a different name on taking the throne.

This Bertie adopted the title King George VI to express continuity and to restore confidence in the monarchy. Reigned: 1936-52. Father of Queen Elizabeth II. A natural left-hander who struggled with a stammer all his life and looked remarkably like the actor Colin Firth.

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Chindits

Unless we missed it, Cairns' name is not included in the Green Park Memorial ...

Coronation of George VI - fig tree

This plaque was planned during turbulent times in the royal-watching communit...

D-Day

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George VI and the library

The opening of a temporary library seems a rather minor event for which to ge...

George VI - Jupp Road

{In the metal work, below "Telephone Exchange":} GR VI 1937

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Church House - opened

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George V statue

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Kentish Town garden of remembrance

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Opened by His Majesty King George VI accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, 21...

London Troops memorial plaque - Fulham

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