Kiste, John Van Der
George V's Children
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750934688
- author:
- Kiste, John Van Der
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sutton Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The six children of King George V and Queen Mary all lived to maturity except for Prince John. Their lives were marked by both personal struggles and significant contributions to society. Prince Edward VII, the eldest son, had a short but eventful reign as king, followed by a period of exile with his wife, Mrs Simpson. His brother, King George VI, ascended to the throne unexpectedly and played a crucial role in guiding the nation during World War II, alongside his consort Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The surviving younger siblings, Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and George, Duke of Kent, both served in the armed forces during wartime. Mary, Princess Royal, worked as a nurse and royal ambassador abroad, while her brothers' military careers were marked by notable achievements, including promotion to Field-Marshal for Henry and tragic loss in action for George.
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