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    King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth with RAF personnel during World War II. Following the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, the United Kingdom and the self-governing Dominions other than Ireland declared war on Nazi Germany. The King and Queen resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids.

  2. The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937.

  3. Nov 24, 2009 · Great Britain's King George VI dies in his sleep. His 27-year-old daughter, Princess Elizabeth, became queen of England.

  4. Feb 3, 2022 · A century-old letter describing Queen Elizabeths father during a youthful love affair is a reminder that the dutiful king did have a brief phase of rebellion.

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  5. Apr 19, 2024 · George VI (born December 14, 1895, Sandringham, Norfolk, England—died February 6, 1952, Sandringham) was the king of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, Princess Margaret, and Princess Elizabeth

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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  7. He and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, visited severely bombed areas in the East End of London and elsewhere in the country, gained him great popularity. The King developed a close working relationship with his wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, as most of Europe fell to Nazi Germany.

  8. 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. And, of...

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