Death of King George VI

[@harryrarmer]

My best mate went to pay his respects at the funeral of George VI. He was 22 at the time and travelled to London from Dewsbury especially for the sombre occasion. I remember him telling me that he queued up all night in bitter cold to file past his coffin. My best mate sadly passed away just over 3 years ago aged 81. I looked after him in his own home. Sadly many years of heavy smoking hampered the quality of his last few years and eventually took him.

[@tatonkaa]

Michael Ball Sorry, buddy. Best of luck to you.

[@gidzmobug2323]

Michael Ball Bless you for looking after your friend.

[@jessicaciprioni8861]

R.I.P to your best mate my condolences

[@dahlialady4131]

Wow...eventhough your best mate smoked, he still did live up to be 81 years of age. Hope you are well Sir especially at these difficult times now.

[@lenoraphuahjiahui8809]

Wow sorry to hear that bro.

[@TheMotz55]

As many know, George VI never wanted to be King. He was painfully shy, stammered and was mistreated by a few members of the royal family. When George ascended to the throne, he was underestimated. With Hitler at the gates, George knew his people needed him. For more than a decade, George was the only force standing between Hitler and the total conquest of Europe. George put his own fears aside and saved not only Great Britain, but perhaps democracy itself. It's quite a legacy.

[@londiniumcross5122]

Beautifully said. He was much loved and proved to be a King indeed. It's often the ones who shy the public and don't even know how capable they are, who are the true ones. Btw, the still pic of a teary Elizabeth at the end is very moving. It shows her deep sadness, and she looks so much like a very young Charles.

[@loumcconnell503]

He was fortunate to have Winston as a friend,adviser, and faithful supporter.

[@freedomatlast8756]

The individual you speak of was a female transvestite and the individual who paraded as her " wife" was male transvestite.

[@milena-hs5kq]

@@freedomatlast8756 😂😂😂😂

[@laiyinquan8355]

@@freedomatlast8756 May I know what prompted you to view them in such a light? Correct me if I am wrong, but I feel you are referring to King George VI in a condescending tone.

[@s1conrad]

He was a very humble man and monarch. He saw Britain through the darkest days of the Blitz. Bless him!

[@TheClassica87]

George VI strikes me as a brave person who accepted a responsibility that he DID NOT WANT in order to preserve the greater good. God Bless him - his personal sacrifice, and the stress it caused him, literally cut his life short.

[@jasonblahamartialautist4190]

Stress certainly wasn't good for him but he smoked like a chimney. He had lung cancer and severe cardiovascular disease.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

Well, yes, he did smoke like a chimney but back then the dangers of smoking weren't recognised as well as they are today - smoking was even sometimes recommended by doctors as a digestive aid or to settle nerves. Sadly it cost him his life. At heart he only ever wanted to be a country squire and family man - he used to call Elizabeth his pride and Margaret his joy, and really, that just summed his entire character up.

[@mysticoversoul]

He smoked a lot. That done him in.

[@TheHonTeddy]

"During these last months the King walked with death as if death were a companion, an acquaintance whom he recognized and did not fear. In the end death came as a friend, and after a happy day of sunshine and sport, and after "good night" to those who loved him best, he fell asleep as every man or woman who strives to fear God and nothing else in the world may hope to do." Winston Churchill (whose wreath at the king's funeral contained the messager 'For Valour')

[@AbsolutelyYouTubeN7]

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[@angelacooper2661]

My father was out in Hong Kong at the time undertaking National Service with the RAMC. My mother at grammar school about to take her O Levels, five months before her sixteenth birthday. She heard an announcement at school of the King's demise. Now our Queen is lying in state awaiting the funeral. RIP.

[@popazz1]

The image of the 3 women wearing their mourning clothes is still as moving now as it was then! King George would be so very proud of how his daughter took on the role as monarch! I'm not a royalist/monarchist but I can respect how Elizabeth II has maintained her quiet dignity and selfless service to her people.I suspect the monarchy will weaken once she is no longer with us.

[@nicolelawless9942]

I changed into my mourning outfit straight away after Elizabeth died and my Woody knew there was something wrong and I immediately became Wales’s Queen

[@pie.x]

I got teary eyed when the man at 5:23 removed his cap as the train carrying the king’s body passed by. Not a lot of men do this nowadays which is very sad.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

the people have become lost. standards have really declined. long live the king.

[@katiecrake4502]

When my grandad, a former soldier, passed away earlier this year, we were following the hearse through his hometown when a young boy, no older than 13, saw the Union Jack flag draped over his coffin stopped in his tracks and saluted as his body drove past. It’s a moment I will never forget and I appreciate that little boy for stopping just for a moment to pay his respects.

[@pie.x]

@@jesusislukeskywalker4294 Sadly, you are right. But I still have faith that there are people out there who have high standards and are kind and caring from their hearts and not for their own personal gain.

[@pie.x]

@@katiecrake4502 I am not a British citizen, but I just want to thank your grandad for his service to his country. It is an honour to know that he was a former soldier; I know you are proud of him still. I can also imagine the scene where the little boy saluted at your grandfather's coffin, that little one has been raised well and I am glad children are taught about it. Many blessings to you!

[@ami6272]

Mate not a lot of men do it because nobody wears hats anymore!

[@watershipdown2008]

He was a great king and he was happiest as a family man. A moving glimpse into history.

[@418sadeyes]

I loved the way a gentleman, at 04:32, stands at attention...He has a light-colored coat on, and the moment King George's coffin comes even with him, he snaps at attention...VERY respectfull!!

[@lenoraphuahjiahui8809]

4:32

[@TheChajiss]

I respect and love the Queen and her father George VI and would love to honour them by supporting Charles.

[@johnmortley153]

The commentary was always fantastic in those days!

[@racheldemain1940]

Yes it was , probably a Dimbleby , maybe Richard. Tom Flemming was doing the Commentary at the Queen Mother's Funeral .

[@DineoMatlapeng]

Breaks my heart to think the late Queen Mother was asked to give a speech assuring people the King was making excellent recovery when he was in his death bed. It took a lot of strength and courage to do this and she handled it well…

[@Wlodarek]

@Mistypok When George VI died, Queen mary was 85 and her own health had begun to decline. While she accompanied the other two queens to the lyin-in at We4stminster Hall, she was unable to attend the actual funeral. She was able to watch the procession as it passed her home at Marlborough House, however.

[@dinyar65]

He was a Great King

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Yes, he was.

[@grizzelpuss]

The photo of the three Queens in mourning is from the funeral.

[@sarathdassanaike2807]

Queen first Royal Tour to Ceylon Sri Lanka was in 1954 stayed 10days covered many places in Sri Lanka Again she toured Sri Lanka in 1981 for three days She did not attend the Commonwealth Countries conference held in Sri Lanka in 2014 she was represented by Prince Charles now King of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 When President Mahinda Rajapakse was the Executive President of Sri Lanka 2005 to 2015

[@winksta0]

The coverage of this is dignified and respectful,today it would probably have been hosted by jonathon ross,with claim compensation ad breaks every 2 mins.

[@racheldemain1940]

And so called experts. No, they guided us through the events as they unfolded.

[@ibagli]

She was at Westminster Hall for the arrival of the King's body (which is where the famous picture was taken). She was too unwell to attend the funeral service in Windsor, and watched the procession from Westminster to Paddington travel down The Mall from a window at Marlborough House.

[@wlhardy]

Albert may have never wanted to be king but fate decreed otherwise & he did a great job! I think it would have happened anyway, as Edward VIII was too flaky & only seemed to care about himself & not the country he was supposed to serve. Plus I doubt he would have left any heirs, so the throne would have eventually been passed down to his niece, Elizabeth. I have a lot of respect for George VI--he faced his fears & insecurities & overcame them.

[@baraxor]

Sagana Lodge still technically belongs to The Queen, but is held "in trust" by the Kenya Government.

[@troyp9485]

baraxor I wonder if she ever returned to Sagana

[@zimnaya]

Unlike the people of Russia and of France, it is not the custom of the English to apply epithets or sobriquets to their sovereigns although some of the earlier Plantangenets are exceptions. If it were the custom then surely King George would be known as "the Great & Good" because that is what he truly was.

[@Hamilton7776]

@yeovil50 I agree with you 100 percent. We have such a republican media that we hardly ever hear the good things about the Monarchy. Did you know for instance that Prince Albert (Husband of Queen Victoria) was President of the Society for the extinction of Slavery, child work Laws and Dueling, while most politicians where Pro-slavery.

[@sethkimmel9706]

As an American I am in debt to Prince Albert's diplomacy during the Trent affair. I believe he personally prevented war between the United States and Great Britain which would have been a disaster for both countries. If it were available back then, he should have received the Nobel Peace Prize...

[@conniemaheswaren554]

I thought I was the only one who watched the crown

[@julia393n]

@winksta0 Oh yes, and remember the wailing of the mourners at Diana's funeral? Compare that to how silent and dignified everyone was there.

[@gwenmarie7311]

What?? What does that have to do with Anything? Smh!! Different Time.And Just because People Openly Wept. Does not mean Anything. People show Grief in many Ways.

[@racheldemain1940]

She has a point. They are very dignified and respectful. I thought the wailing at Diana's funeral was a bit much.

[@bjr43]

Amazing films, where'd you find them? I'm certain he was an amazing ruler.

[@mkh4n]

I would love to see William as the king. But to be honest what would the monarch do? What power do they hold. But it would be heart breaking moment to hear queen is no more. She has fulfilled he duty.

[@cathi76]

Such a sweet moment at 1:43 where Elizabeth brushes his hair off her father's forehead!

[@lenoraphuahjiahui8809]

1:43

[@sonitaberoog5233]

​01:43

[@daisybtoes]

@ksol1460tv When I was little, people spoke of the "romantic" story of the Duke and Duchess of Winsor. But everything I have since learned about him is that he couldn't have done the Crown, the country and the Empire a bigger favor than abdicating his throne. He was a closet Nazi, he was manipulated by an adventuress, and was just a Bad King in general. He was also a weak, unpleasanr human being.

[@nottmjas]

Hello, I'm from the future. We now have a modern day version of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the shape of the Duke of Duchess of Sussex, AKA Prince Harry and his wife - wait for it - Meghan Markle who you might have heard of in 2011 as a wannabee actress.

[@racheldemain1940]

It's rather dark when you look at it in depth. He wanted Wallis more than she wanted him . She really loved Ernest as he offered stability. She treated Edward really badly really and put him down but he loved that.

[@89plainsman]

@Mistypok If I'm not mistaken, she was dying of lung cancer around this time...so I don't imagine she made many appearances.

[@periperigord]

George V1 didn't want to be king! Alas, because his fun-loving older brother shirked his duty he was forced into it. He did a brilliant job considering he was so terribly shy, had a stutter which handicapped him, and hadn't been brought up to be king. But Fate thought otherwise. History could have been so different.........!

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I wish it had been because Edward VIII was fun-loving. It was really because he was a Nazi sympathizer; the fact that he wanted to marry a divorcee was how they extracted him, not the reason.

[@GoldenThroneofMankind]

I think the whole of GB should shut down and show respect when HM Queen Elizabeth II dies like in this video of HM King Goerge VI.

[@madabbafan]

The majority of it will

[@nicolelawless3199]

It will

[@tezman1990]

Queen Mary was the wife of George V, and grandmother to Queen Elizabeth II

[@robert3302]

@mkh4n When the Queen passes, Charles becomes King. William will not become King until Charles is gone. The succession is not a popularity contest. It is an enormous, complex job which the Queen has performed with great steadfastness and devotion for nearly sixty years. It is not about power; it is about responsibility and devotion. It is better for William and the country that he not succeed to the throne until he is much older.

[@hutchu1]

Robert Coates Queen Elizabeth was younger than prince William when she became queen. And prince William haves the same heart as his mother caring and loving he is His mother's son. And I know when he becomes king he will make her very proud. It's just sad that she couldn't live to see it. I know Charles is next in line. And I wonder what kind of King he would be.

[@irenenjeri4633]

Robert coates some knowledge there

[@mysticoversoul]

@@hutchu1 : That depends on how much Camilla pushes his buttons.

[@john111257]

i agree..we dont want a republic

[@richardlawson4317]

Indeed. England as a republic would be rather boring.

[@sazzieb1]

Richard Lawson We tried it once. It didn't work.

[@kofispider6347]

It shouldn't be an option for Great Britain. I hate republic. It's full of corruption

[@Edmund24]

@Glyndwr65 I think Queen Mary met them at Westminster hall where the famous photo of the three queens was taken

[@RICHIEPR63]

From the books I have read about him, he was a throughly good king and decent man. For those who knock our Queen, would you prefer President Blair or Brown or Mandelson? God help us!

[@ichidoureysol1964]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Highness Prince Consort Philippe, His Highness Prince of Walls Charles, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (Queen's Mother), and Her Majesty Ma Queen Mary, who live at the same time. There are love forever His Majesty King George VI.

[@pie.x]

一同レイソル Clown Prince? I’m just going to assume that you misspelled the word.

[@ichidoureysol1964]

@@pie.x Dear,Pie. Sorry. I remember to The United Kingdom of HRH Prince Charles that gets The Prince of Walls! I watched to movie today “The Bohemian Rapidly”,I remembered this movie’s first motion.

[@ibagli]

She wasn't. She was only Queen by virtue of her marriage to King George VI. She never abdicated as she had no throne.

[@JHRobbins]

@RichardElden That's not entirely true. She does have some power in the case of a constitutional crises. Her real power, however, lies in her approval rating which, like our president's, goes up and down. In a time when her rating is high, she can utilize her rather large 'bully pulpit' to sway public opinion, which in turn sways Parliament. So, although her power is indirect, it really isn't true that she has NO power

[@giannimolluso5846]

My Friends Mother was in the crowd of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation

[@popazz1]

@RicharElden, simply because the very idea of monarchy seems to be weakening,if we look at the opinion of vast swathes of the commonwealth! And,the difference is the queen wasn't expecting to 'inherit' the throne,only the abdication changed that.Charles,as heir apparent,IS expecting to succeed his mother.I agree,monarchy IS more than just one person,but to the many,many who come to visit the UK,monarchy DOES mean the Queen! I think Elizabeth II will be the last popular monarch!

[@cinkmoot]

I went to Treetops in 1998 and 2000 and went to see the room where she spent the night. It's really expensive to get that room per night.

[@nicoladollard1845]

Have a list of respect for the queen she is some woman thec queen mother was more friendly but I Think she knows William does not want to be king and is keeping her reign as long as she can before Charles

[@gordonsmith8899]

+nicola dollard don't waste your time speculating on what you imagine the Queen thinks. The succession to the throne is enshrined in law. Prince William will succeed his father.

[@Gardening-Gaston]

nicola dollard n

[@londiniumcross5122]

The Queen mother was King George's wife, she was Queen Elizabeth's mother. I think you're mixing up things. And the Queen mother loved her family but not many other people. She was not so nice as we think. And regarding Charles: Her Majesty is content with her son becoming the next King. She's always been and that's the law and God's will, and thst's what's going to be if Charles lives to be King. And he will be a good King. He is highly educated and intelligent. When you talk to him, you can't fail to notice his eloquent way if expressing himself. He does not chitter chatter but always speaks profoundly about anything in a manner that less educated people don't understand. He is highly underestimated. He will be a very good King. Don't get blinded by William. THAT one is moody and has a short fuse and a terrible temper. He is not the brightest either but people don't want to see because he's Diana's son and looks like her. But in my opinion, he's nowhere near to be ready to be King. Too inexperienced and selfish, not ready at all.

[@mysticoversoul]

@@londiniumcross5122 That is one person's opinion.

[@kimptdarr22]

queen mary was not well enought to attend the funeral and watched from a window at clarence house.she died the following year 3 months before the queens coronation.

[@racheldemain1940]

I asked my Mum why she wasn't there and she said the same thing, that Queen Mary was ill .

[@popazz1]

@RichardEldin,Agreed re:Elizabeth's succession,though had Edward remained King then E II would have succeeded much later in all likelihood.And,I'm not too sure about Charles being as popular as E VII,unless you say that with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek,lol.

[@ayakasalih4189]

Beloved and Brave King

[@abzocke]

King George VI its very best!!!

[@daisybtoes]

@RichardElden I'll never agree to that. Both Hitler and Stalin had the blood of millions of people on their hands.

[@Violetrain316]

I have read that King George was a good husband to his wife, and good father to Elizabeth and Margaret. With that being said, I wonder if he regretted secretly not having sired a son. I think it is every man/father's desire to have a son. I would think some where in the secret places of his heart.... He wanted a son as well.

[@chrismc410]

He did sire a most capable daughter who has done her job very well. Wherever he is now, I'm sure he's proud of that.

[@lesababy]

@prowlifik yeah but it took a civil war, reconstruction and the civil rights movement for that statement to come to fruition.

[@Redeagle52000]

@observerking That IS dark. I can't imagine that it would be true but who knows? He was very beloved by ALL of the people from the common people and came to be respected by the nobility, was close to Winston Churchill (as close as could be without showing party favortism), and was equally respected by the Labour Party. Had led the nation as constitutional Head of State through the latter part of the Great Depression and the worst crisis in its history, World War II: I cannot imagine a plot. But?

[@popazz1]

Whilst I'm not a monarchist,(& I don't say that to be merely contentious),should the queen enjoy the longevity which her mother did,& given that Charles is in his 60s,it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that he will acsend the throne when he's in his 70's/80s,which as far as I'm aware no monarch has ever done.But,monarch he will become as the order of succession dictates.William will be mature enough then to assume his place on the throne,should monarchy survive!

[@deanrobertson5373]

Charles is not well liked in general and would do well to let William perform many ceremonial duties as he is very popular.

[@racheldemain1940]

I suppose I'd anything happened to Prince Charles , William would become King but there would have to be processes put in place.

[@popazz1]

@@racheldemain1940 ... If, when Charles becomes King he becomes incapacitated and unable to carry out his duties fully then William as next in line could be appointed as Regent and effectively would perform duties on his father's behalf. At the moment Charles and Camilla and the Cambridges have taken on extra royal duties as the Queen nears the end of her reign, though she will remain monarch until her death, no danger of her abdicating. As Charles and Camilla are both elderly, he could be waiting another 5 or so years before he becomes King, I imagine he'll rely on William and Katherine in the same way as the Queen currently does.

[@garythalmann5005]

A very sad day

[@nicolelawless3199]

Here after the Queen herself has covid. I hope she survives

[@nicolelawless9942]

She did, i had covid a year after her and survived it. I remember the shock in Wales once again when their Queen was ill once again but I recovered in 5 days. Wales has been through hell this past year with their Queen being constantly ill

[@theredraven]

And yet the US segregated people of different colour. So much for "all men are created equal".

[@madabbafan]

There are stories that some of the white Americans stationed in the UK during WWI tried to have local pubs segregaged as well. Some local pubs agreed then put up signs saying 'no white Americans allowed'

[@ami6272]

And the U.S. tried to reprimand France for treating black American soldiers equally to other soldiers! That's the difference between the "land of the free" and the true birthplace of human rights.

[@Zets112]

she was the mother of the queen, this guy is the man in charge

[@daisybtoes]

@RichardElden Why would you say a thing like that? Stalin and Hitler were two sides of the coin, and both of them were Evil Incarnater.

[@HotVoodooWitch]

This would be a lot better if someone hadn't taken it upon himself to stretch the image horizontally. Fake widescreen...yecch.

[@sriram957]

Aww here the presenter says The New Queen's private sectary " Martin", those who watched the Crown would know that after reaching Martin was not her private secretrary anymore (he later became her secretary only in 1972)

[@popazz1]

@RichardElden , You clearly know your stuff! I think there seems to be thread running through the history of Princes of Wales.Playboys who can't keep it in their pants,lol.Early film footage of E VIII as PoW shows him surrounded by adoring 'fans',& his popularity appears to have carried far & wide throughout the empire & further afield.I guess it was his association with 'that woman' which tarnished his image & polarised opinion.Love or duty,eh?! Fascinating stuff!

[@deanrobertson5373]

He was very handsome and personable, but not serious or responsible enough to be King

[@bjr43]

Amazing.

[@popazz1]

@RichardElden , Oops,my mistake,lol.But even he had his mistresses all over the shop,so yet another PoW!

[@greekre]

do they still have their hunting lodge?

[@marywharton2311]

Dimitri James is m

[@mariakelly5]

HM King George VI brought me here.

[@NadyaRussell]

The movie The King's Speech presented a very clear path between my violin instructour and I. Since I am legally blind, he had to tell me just where each sf or other musical punctuation existed and I had to memorise all of it. I was the one struggling to sing, or speak. He came up with ways to get me out of the box and because of him, I am able to perform. I am finding my voice! Now, if Obama could be as bold and a real leader as George!!! Bengazi may not have been the sham it is!

[@baraxor]

@sunnymarky The law says that Charles will be king on the death of his mother, period. The only possible difficulty posed by Camilla would be if the Archbishop of Canterbury refused to crown him, but that is (a) highly unlikely, (b) pointless if any other bishop wants to crown him (e.g. the Bishop of Carlisle was the only prelate willing to crown the "heretic/illegitimate" Elizabeth I) and (c) useless because a coronation is not required by law to maintain the crown.

[@MarkJSau]

Sorry, niceverdict, but HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was never Queen Regnant

[@sunnymarky]

so how can Charles be King , He cannot marry a divorced woman, or is it ok to have a mistress? He should relinquish his Right as King and William should be King

[@sazzieb1]

sunnymarky Know anything about Henry V111? He was divorced more than once!

[@gidzmobug2323]

sunnymarky The Chourch of England has relaxed the rules on divorce and remarriage since Edward VIII. The Queen would not have given consent without consulting with the Lord Chancellor and other legal scholars.

[@virginiafry9854]

“At 10h42 the King passed peacefully away earlier this morning” - unnecessary rhetoric

[@ElijahsImpact]

@TheSirRoberto It won't happen though. I'm not hugely into the Royal family but I agree with you, but I don't think it will happen.

[@lenoraphuahjiahui8809]

1952 is a worst year for British people for their king george vi died

[@lenoraphuahjiahui8809]

Now she is now passed away this year the longest reign in the british and commonwelth history.

[@ivanhart6675]

i was 12 days old .

[@popazz1]

@RichardElden ,Er,yes,I believe that's what I said!

[@terratrema]

Did he died?

[@mscott3918]

No One We all die

[@nicolelawless3199]

He died from lung cancer aged 57

[@ViniciusFiocco]

He was a chimney?

[@julia393n]

@JuanMacready and probably Princess Margaret

[@popazz1]

@edj66, You speak good sense.I'm in a quandry as whilst I'm not a monarchist,per se,neither am I convinced by republicanism.As for William,well unless something apocalyptic happens,it's unlikely I'll live to see him become king! We shall see,I guess.

[@enricodow]

long life the king

[@mysticoversoul]

??????

[@sonitaberoog5233]

It's Long Live the King

[@emeraldkimble7602]

She lived seventy years after fathers passing mum lived fifty mire years his mum died next year ay eighty seven years okd

[@phabbiola]

speech therapistsssss? no, no. Lionel Logue!

[@sicah8898]

For Valour

[@marcoatienza8884]

But can you eat it?

[@joeslicer001]

keep these opinion for your self! :)

[@allysachristin2290]

Why sadness for this dictator? I can't believe this.

[@dannysmith81]

He wasnt a dictator he was a constitutional monarch there is a huge difference.

[@allysachristin2290]

***** he colonial my beautiful country and killing my village people, i still remember scene at that time, even you say sorry how many time i will never forgive what he did to our people, this is why Middle East countries hate him so much, and try do not make any bullshit to lying people, shameless of those guys.

[@dannysmith81]

Middle east countries hate george vi? Lmao! He made no political decisions at all! Hence my comment about constitutional monarchy

[@dannysmith81]

Sorry just realised, you remember what scene? How old are you?

[@That_Random_Bloke]

Fuck off

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Beautiful hommage to a late King.