George VI

American  

noun

1. 1895–1952, king of England 1936–1952 (second son of George V; brother of Edward VIII).

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George VI British  

noun

1. 1895–1952, king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936–52) and emperor of India (1936–47). The second son of George V, he succeeded to the throne after the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII

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Example Sentences

The last time a member of the royal family led an event in the U.S. was was in 1939 and held by King George VI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

In 1936, William and Harry’s great-grandfather George VI came to the throne after what threatened to be an existential crisis for the British crown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The Redknapp-owned horse won the prestigious King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on 26 December and looks to match that result in the four-day festival's feature race.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Bowen had been pipped for victory in Friday's King George VI Chase at Kempton Park but this time he was not to be denied as he repelled the late challenge of O'Connell.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Afterward, she, along with the other guests, was introduced to the royal couple, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she had a chance to chat briefly with Mrs. Roosevelt.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman