George V's Children - Softcover

Van Der Kiste, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750934689 ISBN 13: 9780750934688

Publisher: The History Press, 2003

Synopsis

The story of King George V and his six children. The eldest, who was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, reigned as King Edward VII for less than a year, his infamous romance with Mrs Simpson plunging the country into the abdication crisis.

About this title

Synopsis:

The six children of King George V and Queen Mary all lived to maturity except the youngest, Prince John. The eldest, who was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, reigned as King Edward VII for less than a year. His infamous romance with Mrs Simpson plunged the country into the abdication crisis and led both of them into a long period of exile. King George VI, who reluctantly and unexpectedly ascended to the throne, was a shy man, handicapped by a speech impediment and a sense of his own inadequacy. However, together with his Consort, Queen Elizabeth, and the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, he gave the nation spirited guidance throughout World War II. Both surviving younger brothers served in the armed forces during war-time. Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was Governor General of Australia from 1944-6 and crowned his military career with promotion to the rank of Field-Marshal. George, Duke of Kent, an officer in the RAF, was tragically killed on active service in 1942. The only sister, Mary, Princess Royal, worked both as a nurse, and a royal embassador abroad. This book tells the story of the family.

About the Author:

John Van der Kiste is a well-known and respected Royal writer, whose publications include Xenia, Princess Victoria Melita, Dearest Vicki, Darling Fritz and the Georgian Princesses.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0750934689
• ISBN 13: 9780750934688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272