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Prince John (John Charles Francis; 12 July 1905 – 18 January 1919) was the fifth son and youngest of the six children of King George V and Queen Mary. At the time of his birth, his father was heir apparent to John's grandfather Edward VII.
- 21 January 1919, St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham
- Mary of Teck
- Prince John of the United Kingdom (July 12, 1905 – January 18, 1919) Age: 13. Born: Norfolk, England. Occupation: Prince. Buried: St. Mary Magdalene Church.
- Prince George, Duke of Kent (December 20, 1902 – August 25, 1942) Age: 39. Born: Norfolk, England. Occupation: Prince. Buried: Royal Burial Ground. George Edward Alexander Edmund became Duke of Kent in 1934 after paying his dues and earning his stripes as a member of the Royal Navy in the 1920s and as a civil servant.
- Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (March 31, 1900 – June 10, 1974) Age: 74. Born: Norfolk, England. Occupation: Prince. Buried: Royal Burial Ground. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was born Henry William Frederick Albert to King George V and Queen Mary.
- Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (April 25, 1897 – March 28, 1965) Age: 67. Born: Norfolk, England. Occupation: Princess. Buried: All Saints’ Church, Harewood.
George VI wrote to his brother Edward that in the aftermath of the abdication he had reluctantly assumed "a rocking throne" and tried "to make it steady again". He became king at a point when public faith in the monarchy was at a low ebb.
- 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952
- Mary of Teck
Oct 18, 2022 · Prince John's father was King George V, and the young prince was the youngest of six children. He was also an uncle of Queen Elizabeth II, as his older brother, the future King George VI, was Elizabeth's father (Royal Central).
Nov 15, 2022 · Prince John was the youngest sibling of King George VI, but his short life was kept from the public because of health concerns.
Jan 18, 2022 · Johnny was often seen out and about with his family as he grew up and appeared in family portraits – in this image he is in the front row with big brother, Bertie (later King George VI),...
Apr 19, 2024 · George VI. The duke of York assumed the throne on December 11, 1936, following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII; he was officially proclaimed king the following day. He took the name of George VI and was crowned on May 12, 1937.
