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The last, King George VI, was the Queen’s much-loved dad and he reigned for 16 years. His first name was actually Albert, or “Bertie” for short, but he selected George - his fourth name - to use as sovereign. He is the new Prince George of Cambridge’s great-great grandfather.

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Radio Facts reports that jazz fusion pioneer George Duke has died, at age 67. George Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013) was an innovative keyboard player, composer, arranger, producer a…

The richest man in Great Britain was a customer of the same high-end prostitution service patronized by Gov. Spitzer. The Duke of Westminster, listed as the world’s 46th richest person by For…

Kings George VI and Edward VIII, 1930s

When truly considering the task of the artist, it is then that we realize that they are the closest we will ever get to meeting gods on Earth. Out of nothing they create that which leaves us speechless. And yet, here we are, once again, attempting to articulate their conception ...

King George VI was the King of England and the British Empire during WWII. Colorized with some liberties on the background.. He was succeeded by her daughter Queen Elizabeth II when he died in 1952

David and Bertie, 1930

by Bertram Park bromide print 26 June 1931 © estate of Bertram Park / Camera Press

The Prince of Wales was invested in the most noble and historic Order of the Garter at Windsor in June 1911 and this painting presumably commemorates that occasion. It was given to King George V by Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales and exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1912 (209). The King wrote to the Prince of Wales on 7 June, 1912: ‘…I thank you for the excellent picture of yourself which you and Mama have so kindly given me, I think it is an excellent likeness...

During the last couple of years, I have taken more and more interest in the upper crust of British society during the 1920s-1930s. It is a fascinating time period for one, since World War One changed the world in so many ways. Women were forced out of their homes to work with the war effort…

George VI (1895-1952), born Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, became King of the United Kingdom on the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. His reign saw one World War and the gradual dismantling of the British Empire: he was therefore the last Emperor Of India and the first Head Of The Commonwealth. His death at the comparatively young age of 56 was due to his being a heavy smoker (his left lung was removed as his health deteriorated) and drinker: his daughter Elizabeth (II)…

George Duke

“Be a King George.” Four simple, but oft repeated words drilled into the Prince of Wales from childhood by his mother, Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. And through a faithful adherence to her command George lost an American Empire.[1] In 1751 Princess Augusta was widowed unexpectedly on the sudden death of George’s father Frederick. Though a tragedy, […]

by Dorothy Wilding bromide print 1940 © William Hustler and Georgina Hustler / National Portrait Gallery, London

by Dorothy Wilding bromide print 1940s © William Hustler and Georgina Hustler / National Portrait Gallery, London