Royal Central13 天
The death of a king in a modern era: how George V’s passing was announced to the world
It was not an auspicious start to the new year of 1936 for King George V. The previous year had seen ‘Grandpa England’, as ...
The secret document that puts the death of George VI’s brother in a new light
It is a royal death that has never been satisfactorily explained. Officially, George VI’s brother, the Duke of Kent, died ...
Westminster Abbey4 年
George VI
The coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held on 12th May 1937. This was the day that had originally been chosen for the coronation of Edward VIII before his abdication. Staff on duty ...