He was the King of the United Kingdom from 11 December 1936 until he died. Prince George married a woman. Children: Five sons including Edward VIII and George VI, and one daughter Died: January 20, 1936 at Sandringham, Norfolk, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 16 days Buried at: Windsor George V was the second son of Edward VII. Reserved by nature, and of deep religious belief, he was helped in his work by his wife. Rear of letter. George suffered from a nervous stammer, and at the beginning of his reign he lacked the confidence to speak in public. Front of letter. A conscientious and dedicated man, he worked hard to adapt to the role into which he was suddenly thrown. George VI was married to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon from 1923 until his death. George VI became King unexpectedly following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936. The couple had three children – … He became king when his elder brother, Edward VIII abdicated (resigned) in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. At 32 years old, Prince George married his second cousin, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.

George VI (York Cottage, Sandringham House, 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952), was born Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor. George VI (1895–1952) became king of Britain unexpectedly in December 1936, because his brother King Edward VIII gave up his right to the British throne. George VI was born on December 14, 1895 at York Cottage, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, UK, to Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V) and Duchess of York (later Queen Mary). Powered by Create your own unique … George was the third king from the House of Windsor dynasty. Born on the 34th death anniversary of his great-grandfather, Albert, Prince Consort, he was baptized as 'Albert Frederick Arthur George', and was commonly known as 'Bertie' among friends and family. He had married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. His mother was Alexandra of Denmark, sister of Empress Marie of Russia. This is a printed letter sent from George VI to all school children after the end of World Wat II.