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How reluctant King George VI died of lung cancer aged just 56
King 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 ...
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Ceramic mug marking King George VI's coronation sells for £13,500
A ceramic mug marking the coronation of King George VI which sat and gathered dust in a loft for over 20 years has been sold for £13,500. The 87-year-old cup was designed by British artist Eric ...
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The death of a king in a modern era: how George V’s passing was announced to the world
It was not an auspicious start to the new year of 1936 for King George V. The previous year had seen ‘Grandpa England’, as ...
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A look back at the 'world's most thrilling broadcast': The first royal Christmas speech by King George V and the ones that came after it
It was the first Christmas speech made by a male monarch since Charles's grandfather, King George VI delivered a pre-recorded message in 1951. Though the concept remains the same, the current ...
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George VI King's Speech therapist letter to be auctioned
The letter and silver cigarette case had been given to a jeweller in lieu of a payment, auctioneer Rupert Slingsby said A "previously undiscovered" letter, written by King George VI to his speech ...
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King George VI Chase – odds and tips for the Boxing Day race
Predictions and analysis for Boxing Day’s ITV Racing from Kempton, Aintree and Wetherby The Boxing Day racing showpiece is the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park and it looks like a stellar ...
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Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up
Spillane's Tower will be racing outside Ireland for the first time Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads a field of 11 runners declared for the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day ...
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1937 King George VI Coronation Glass
A celebration glass for the coronation of King George VI. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and ...
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Ascot introduces free-to-enter King George with prize-money boosted to £1.5 million
Goliath wins last year's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at AscotCredit: Alan Crowhurst This year’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot will be the richest-ever race run at the ...
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George VI
On the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in December 1936 he was proclaimed King and took one of his middle names, George, on succeeding to the throne. The coronation of George VI and Queen ...