Known as the ‘Reluctant King’, George VI is universally recognised as the father of the late Queen Elizabeth II and for his pronounced stammer, which was the focus of the Oscar-winning British movie ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

George went so far as to practice firing his revolver, vowing that he would defend the palace to the death. The actions of the King and Queen ... he died from cancer on February 6, 1952. Sign up now ...

They include early photographs of the Royal family in their leisure time, detailing the childhoods of the boys who would grow up to become Edward VIII and George VI, as well as the key moments ...

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 ...

Banbridge was racing over three miles for the first time since April 2022 Banbridge overhauled long-time leader Il Est Francais at the last fence to claim a dramatic win in the King George VI ...

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 ...

Paul Townend timed it to perfection on Banbridge to wear down Il Est Francais and land the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton. The French raider, trained by Noel George and Amanda ...