George VI

American

noun

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

George VI British

noun

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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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 statue will not be far from memorials to the late Queen's parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and they are shown standing and wearing formal robes.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 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

The two valiant pilots of the 586th were sent gold watches through the Soviet minister of foreign affairs, said to be gifts from George VI, the king of England.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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