George VI
1895 – 1952 British King of the United Kingdom; last Emperor of India (George VI)
King who led Britain through World War II.
- Religion
- Anglican
- Affiliations
- House of Windsor; a documented Freemason (Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Scotland connections; initiated 1919).
George VI took the throne unexpectedly after his brother's abdication. He and his family stayed in London through the Blitz, becoming symbols of national resolve in World War II. He oversaw the end of the British Raj and the birth of the Commonwealth.
Connections
- family of Edward VIII — Brother who abdicated in his favor.
- family of Elizabeth II — Father of Elizabeth II.
- family of George V — Father of George VI.
In the timeline
- 1949 London Declaration creates the Head of the Commonwealth role mentioned
- 1952 Elizabeth II becomes Head of the Commonwealth on her accession mentioned
- 1952 Elizabeth II becomes Patron of the Scout Association mentioned