King George VI - The Reluctant King Documentary

[@PeopleProfiles]

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[@carietalib1475]

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[@patrickbonterre3267]

Very interesting, very info ❤🤗🙏🙏🙏💝

[@DavidMDorn]

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[@marykuga4589]

I think King George the sixth was the best thing that could ever have happened to England and the world. If his brother would have been king, we all could have been under the Nazi rule. Edward the eighth was an admirer of Hitler and would surely have turned England over to him. I think that would have put Hitler in power and enable him to take over the world.

[@kellygillies9127]

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[@jmromero6381]

I stuttered when i was a kid. Learning the King of England did also helped make me feel not so isolated and determined to beat my speech problems. What a great man.

[@noloshafudud4577]

Aww bless you. You are wonderful keep going stronger.

[@shep9231]

Likewise. I struggled for years... I conquered it, with this man as my inspiration. Heros are not born, they are made from ordinary people, doing extra-ordinary deeds. :)

[@jsbach9848]

Me too! I started stuttering at 5 and kept on going despite numerous speech therapies. When I saw the trailer to "King's Speech" (as a 50-something) I sobbed uncontrollably. Before that movie, I didn't know he stuttered. I still have difficult days, but thanks to that movie, I've relegated the stutter to the very back of the backest burner.

[@aprilevangelineeriksson9174]

I have studied in Child Psychology as a Nurse that forcing a left handed child to be right handed causes uttering in speech. My cruel mother beat my baby brother's hand each time he picked his pencil in his left hand to write. He stutters permanently. I have been listening for days the Royal Histories and was it King George VI, who was born left handed & forced to be right handed?

[@headstonelover]

my oldest son stuttered when he was a child. he got help but at 36 when he is stressed it still comes out a little

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

One of the most beloved kings in british history and for good reason, this man embodies everything a modern monarch should be, total respect. Love your documentaries!

[@AutomatedPersonellUnit_3947]

I like watching the French cut and run, then surrender 😂

[@dvdgalutube]

From everything I read, he was a very decent man. Devoted father and husband and a King who was prepared to live and die with his people during WWII. He stood by next to his people in London even during bombing.

[@GodisMyNo1]

His father George V was more beloved. He was the first monarch who reached to people and earnt the title "the people's monarch''. He paved the way for king George VI and Queen Elizabeth. He saved and modernized the monarchy, taking it from victorian era to modern time. George V run, so George VI and Elizabeth II could walk

[@royalreviews5270]

I read his biography and I enjoyed it. Everything he went through and over came to become a great king is inspiring.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

⁠ I hope King George VI is burning in hell with Charlemagne, King John I, King Henry III, King Edward I, Margaret Beaufort, Marie de Medici, King Louis XIV, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, and Prince Philip.🎭🩰🎨

[@MegaMjthriller]

If there was a king I could follow it would’ve been King George VI , he personal struggles , rose to become king when his brother King Edward VIII failed and would later betray his nation . King George VI a man who wasn’t supposed to be king became the king that Britain needed in its darkest hour. May he rest in peace. Thanks again for a top notch and very well researched documentary on his royal highness King George VI . Thank you People Profiles ❤❤

[@steveday4797]

Edward never betrayed the UK

[@scottotterwell4991]

It’s His majesty King George VI not his royal highness. Get your facts right

[@MegaMjthriller]

@@scottotterwell4991 you’re right I stand corrected sir, but other than my small oops the rest of my comments still stands

[@Desertfox18]

@@steveday4797 He clearly betrayed the country. He even planned be the king again after killing his younger brother, George VI with the help of Hitler.

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

George stammered because nervous"twitch" and thrombosis Condition he had yet good guy he seems to be

[@catbyte0679]

We should thank Wallis Simpson, lol, because Edward would've been an utter disaster as King, although if it wasn't her it probably would've been something else because Edward was the prototype for the Peter Pan Syndrome. He was way too chummy with the Nazis and that could've spelled doom for us all. George VI was the right man at the right time in history, thank heavens. Outstanding documentary as always.

[@janiceduke1205]

Our American 🗽brazen hussy Thank you 😁‼

[@steveday4797]

Something we'll never though will we

[@allanmoore4353]

Absolutely agree, I've always thought despite the uproar the abdication caused, Baldwin and the rest of the political set, breathed an enormous sigh of relief.

[@jonathanbuss7538]

Absolutely. And John Major as should have demanded Charles was disenherited in 1992. Shame on him.

[@nannersguyaners2745]

@@jonathanbuss7538do you feel it would be better now if William were king? Making him heir at 10 would have frustrated his opportunity to have a more normal-ish life

[@kagomefan101]

King George VI is one of the strongest monarchs we’ve ever had. Brave, selfless and honest. Queen Elizabeth II was definitely her father’s daughter.

[@drgunnwilliams8239]

You really need to read more history if you believe that. Parliament had reduced a monarchs power to a figure head BEFORE he came to power. This reduced powerful to what a prime minister allowed!

[@Kiddio]

@@drgunnwilliams8239 Regardless of power, the influence and public appearance of the country was largely related to the monarchy. I know you are referencing the English Civil War and constitutional monarchy that prevailed but my response would be why do you think a significant number of public works, were named after monarchs after it and to this day (the Elizabeth Line in London). Streets, roads, statues, buildings etc weren’t simply named after a monarch for no reason, there was significant public and cultural relation to the monarchy. We know, now more than ever, that the effects of cultural power are as significant as political power when it comes to public opinion.

[@drgunnwilliams8239]

@@Kiddio I demeaned none of of his public works. However your comment about him being a powerful king, stand incorrect, Last reduction of Kings power in 1932, not back to period you indicated, gave no possibility of power. Reduced to a figure head and acting & speaking under Parliament's direction, figurehead is all he and monarchy has been since. British parliament has censored Monarchy figures many times since then. Commonwealth nations currently and post WWII have been abandoning the House of Hanover (AKA Wimdsor) since. Latest in process Jamacia. Former colonies want no part of cost of Royal visit & monarchy means little to most, outside of London in particular & england as a whole. I have not heard of a single person, I know or in casual conversation that has mentioned/watched the coronation. A King of Greek & German decent. King Chucky? Let the mad dogs that are english keep him.

[@lesleywilkie2848]

​@@drgunnwilliams8239 I think what was meant, King George VI refused abandon the UK during the WW2 as he was advised to. He would visit people who had been bombed out of their homes. When Buckingham Palace was hit, he said he could look Londoners in the eye. He stood by them and it was appreciated.

[@drgunnwilliams8239]

@@lesleywilkie2848 make no argument with that. Was only roll a monarch has had since 1932

[@lindajanke6194]

I have always admired this man. There was such a contrast in character between Bertie and Edward. One grew up and the other one didn't. Thank you so much for this documentary.

[@di3486]

Perfectly said!

[@debbiemckeown7626]

Edward as a King especially in wartime would have been disastrous. Him and Wallis were Nazi sympathisers that was partly why the government gave him a post the other side of the world during the war. After his brother John died he seemed unsympathetic to what happened and in a letter to a friend he compared John to an animal. He even upset his mother by downplaying the tragedy to her.

[@blondieblue]

Sounds very much like the two brothers presently in our royal family. Thank goodness that the one who grew up is the heir!

[@TheAMBULOCETUS]

I agree Bertie was the greater and most respectable family man. But damn, Edward was a handsome hottie! 😊

[@vonitabynoe4766]

To me, Edward had a weak look about him. He called to mind a dandy. Albert had a more dignified appearance; and, he was taller.

[@annettemalaski1967]

George was the best king! He suffered WITH his people. He appreciated the acts of brave people who were were not trained but did them selflessly. I do not think George was never really physically a very strong man, but he acted strongly when he had to!

[@ethanramos4441]

“It is not the walls that make the city, but the people who live within them. The walls of London may be battered, but the spirit of the Londoner stands resolute and undismayed“ George VI

[@soykatwobadger2963]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tinapeters5725]

💐💐💐💐💐

[@CherryTai-y6m]

💐🦋✨

[@carolinejohnson22]

He was there every step of the way. 🇬🇧🥰

[@calwells5612]

This American has a lot of respect for George VI. George VI and Churchill were a great world-saving pairing during the WWII years. And, I appreciate George VI's devotion as a family man, and his devotion to the duty he never asked for and never expected.

[@Leotv19]

I don’t

[@bls837]

I have respect for him and his daughter Lilibet.

[@joeblog2672]

I'm sure your sentiments are much appreciated by many. To reciprocate, In this Canadian's mind, there is no doubt that George VI and Churchill had the greatest respect for the USA and their efforts to aid the free world at large during WW1 and WW2. Men like Churchill and FDR had the foresight to see that if the US refused to fight the nazis in Europe, then the US would have had no choice but to fight a much greater nazi juggernaut on their own eastern seaboards and pacific coast lines for starters. This chaos would have made Pearl Harbour look a canine tussle at a dog park (an ominous but fair comparison not meant to disrespect that tragedy). The free world will always owe an unpayable debt of gratitude to the USA. I just hope the US will right its own political ship and destroy its new enemy of democracy, MAGAt republicans!

[@Leotv19]

@@joeblog2672 I agree with you on the maga part. It’s wild these men pride themselves in defeating Nazis and now vote for them.

[@carlajenkins1990]

The last time there was a King George, it was the third. He turned out to be a clunker. We thought about keeping Bertie as an American king, but it would have caused a major diplomatic incident.

[@arianaalioth]

The children will go nowhere without me. I will not leave the King. And the King will never leave London. ❤️

[@mikeanson9658]

King George is on of our most unrated Kings due to how he became king, the Churchill effect and his Daughter. My dad wasn’t even born when he became King but grandad and Grandma until there deaths spoke highly of him.

[@samright4661]

After watching this. Kudos very well done. Very Respectful to what seemed like a Very Honorable and decent person as well as King. Britain couldn’t have had a better person on the throne during the turbulent years. RIP to George V , George VI and Elizabeth 2 .

[@sylversyrfer6894]

He seems like a jolly good bloke! Did his best, worked hard, remained modest. A Good King

[@annaCMW19]

Never did he fail in his duties, said Winston Churchill when George VI had died. So true - and the King's duties were many and difficult. It's good to know that he enjoyed a happy family life. His children loved him dearly; not very common in British royal history. // But oh, those d... cigarettes.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Smoking did his father in too. Queen Mary also smoked. It just was something ppl did without regard for their health until it was WAY too late. I often wonder how Elizabeth and Margaret survived with such heavy smokers in the family. Margaret smoked like crazy too and died long before she would have had to. Those ciggies will get you every time -- in my grandfather's case, he keeled over dead from a heart attack; a long time smoker.

[@Outlaw8908]

Ironically enough cigarettes did not do my father in. They did not help though.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

@@virginiasoskin9082King George VI’s younger sister, Mary was also a heavy smoker. The only sibling who did not smoke was his youngest brother Prince John.

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

​@kashfiaislam9995 If I recall correctly he died due to complications of Epilepsy.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

@@rustyrelicsfarm2406 King George VI’s youngest brother Prince John would not smoke even if he lived to adulthood. 🎭🩰🎨

[@bettyhowell1481]

It was indeed a blessing that George VI became King of England. I believe it saved Britain from Nazi Germany.

[@colinowenuk]

Edward did us all a great favour by abdicating. So did Mrs. Simpson.

[@graemebarwick6669]

Balanced and sensitive documentary of a man who managed to set a standard for consultation in the light of an enormous confrontation - well done King George !!!

[@arizona2222]

He was a great King-deserves much more credit than he has received-set a marvelous example for his daughter to follow! To answer the outro question-yes, it was good that Edward abdicated-can't help but think that if he held sway, there would have been a much greater chance of wienershnitzel/kraut being served in town squares and riverside promenades instead of fish/chips!

[@beth12svist]

As a Central European (of non-Germanic extraction) I would like to point out that Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian, not German dish (it's in the name, after all) and is NOT served with cabbage. 😉 What you're looking at the avoided potential prospect of is more in the realm of bratwurst.

[@donaldcrawford7209]

My husband and I watched the Coronation fron 7 pm till 2 am in New Zealand while my twin and her husband and friends watched in South Africa.simply wonderful.i remember the Queen's condonation.we were five at the time. Thank you for all your insights

[@elagabalusrex390]

A surprisingly good monarch amid an exceptionally terrifying time in world history. Miles better than his spoiled, narcissistic, and not terribly bright older brother would have been, had he reigned longer.

[@bobsmith3291]

That brother only wanted to marry someone he loved… it’s alright for Charles though eh

[@dukeofbritannia7]

​@@bobsmith3291 looks like somebody skipped history class 🤣 he was also giving information to Hitler as to where to bomb because he wanted to be placed back in the throne when the Nazis defeated Britain.

[@hjlydia]

@@dukeofbritannia7 seriously?! I know that he visited Germany but I wasn't aware he was that "pro-Nazi". I also heard that he was "ahead of his time" (in a good way) and that was partly why he wasn't liked.

[@estefaniajuana9214]

@@hjlydia he allegedly wanted germany to keep bombing England to submission. 😬 He was very pro Nazi and vacationed in Hitler’s mountain property once. They were besties.

[@soykatwobadger2963]

​@@bobsmith3291 Едвард був королівський нащадок, їх готували до іншої долі, ніж усі ми. На щастя, порядки королівсьго дому потрохи змінюються. А ця Уолес ( яке дивне ім'я) була розлучена вже 2 рази

[@DennisCambly]

At the 30 minute mark and they finally start talking about King George VI the most loved King of the entire Commonwealth. His June 1939 trip to Canada was astonishing. He spoke fluid French and English and every place he visited massive crowds greeted him. FDR asked the King to visit the US and he did. King George VI was a hero to the Canadian forces and all of the Commonwealth forces who fought in WW II. His call to arms in September 1939 was heard and acted upon by every country in the British Empire. During his trip to Canada he pulled off a cute turn of events very few Canadians know.

[@mlgoonagcarlan-q8f]

He fought during World War 1 as Prince Albert

[@deborahjalali9547]

George VI was truely King George the Good. Kind and gentle he was a great example of overcoming the odds stacked against you and coming out as a most loved and respected Sovereign! He left a wonderful legacy of duty and service to Great Britian and made The House of Windsor a noble name. The same duty and leadership was carried out by his daughter Queen Elizabeth II and now passed on to his grandson King Charles III. God Save the King!

[@kashfiaislam9995]

⁠ I hope King George VI is burning in hell with his dad, King George V, great grandfather King Edward VII, great grandmother Queen Victoria, great great grandfather Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. 👑💍🇬🇧

[@lindaeasley5606]

My favorite King in the British Monarchy for several reasons . He laid the foundation well for Queen Elizabeth ll to reign by instilling the proper values

[@Jenn_80]

Mine too! 😊

[@Jude74]

Your documentaries cover so much info that is rarely mentioned. Truly appreciate it!

[@peggyt1243]

Thank you for mentioning Canadian soldiers in WWII at 1:00:24 mark. Canada punched far above her weight throughout the war. Canada also provided food, munitions, armaments and spies to Britain and the USA. Yes Canada taught both Brittan and the USA of the importance and techniques of espionage.

[@mirjanamilojevic7747]

Well said, 😍 from Canada 🍁

[@debrarenteria8167]

So many facts I had never heard before! Very inspiring, as an American I'm quite concerned about our current politics and the corruption being discovered. Thank you so much for your excellent documentary.

[@karen64watson.]

He was a great king .Worthier than his,despicable brother who was just a selfish spoiled child .It teaches us a lot about Elizabeth , the late Queen dedication to her people .All her life she tried to be worth her beloved dad .

[@kashfiaislam9995]

⁠ I hope King George VI is burning in hell with his dad, King George V, great grandfather King Edward VII, great grandmother Queen Victoria, great great grandfather Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. 👑💍🇬🇧

[@kristi4113]

What do I think of His Majesty? I think he was an epic legend of a man who rose to the occasion and never gave an inkling to falter. Everyone should be more like him.❤

[@kashfiaislam9995]

⁠ I hope King George VI is burning in hell with his dad, King George V, great grandfather King Edward VII, great grandmother Queen Victoria, great great grandfather Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. 👑💍🇬🇧

[@RobertNorth-tk2kx]

He was my king for the first six years of my life i am proud to say, A great man and a wonderful king. .

[@kashfiaislam9995]

⁠ I hope King George VI is burning in hell with his dad, King George V, great grandfather King Edward VII, great grandmother Queen Victoria, great great grandfather Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. 👑💍🇬🇧

[@rhondarhonda9688]

Curiosity... How old are you now. UK

[@christinehughes7491]

George appeared to be a thoughtful King and passed on his love for his duty to our Queen

[@gabrielalvarado7849]

Can you make one of Queen Mary, consort to King George V, and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, consort to Tsar Nicholas II?

[@bethannwood8362]

But first would have to be prince albert edward prince eddie something strange about that story

[@gabrielalvarado7849]

@@bethannwood8362 Which Prince Albert Edward?

[@AnimalisMD]

Yes! Please do Queen Mary and also Queen Alexandra (Edward VII's queen)

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

@@gabrielalvarado7849the one Queen Mary was going to marry, until he died prematurely- so she married his brother instead, next in line to the throne, and that’s how she became Queen Mary.

[@kathrynjordan8782]

Thank you for this documentary. I learned more about George VI in this documentary than in my world history classes when I was in school. He was someone loved by the people of Britain and the Commonwealth. He was really the "first" modern monarch.

[@rachelhenderson2688]

Easy to understand why Elizabeth II was so popular and reigned so long; she was taught by her father how to treat her subjects with scrupulous fairness!

[@kathrynjordan8782]

@@rachelhenderson2688 And she taught Prince William those same things her father taught her. She has prepared Prince William to be king one day. I can't wait until the say when Prince William becomes King.

[@floswason8776]

Was a beautiful man and a very good king never see another like him

[@samright4661]

As American I can’t get enough of the Kings and Queens. I look at British as our Ancestors. I love the British people. Both he and his Father was very Good Kings .

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

More of us would benefit from the study of history. More of would learn that our countries are part of a global community of nations that is dependent upon countries in the world. King George VI knew it as Churchill learned it, and Elizabeth II knew it too.

[@pollyannarobertson159]

Edward would never have been a good king. He was too self absorbed. George VI, even through his private issues was, by far, the better man for the job. Yes, he struggled through illness and shyness but he retained his nobility and, together with his Queen, did justice to that throne. I have the utmost respect for him.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

@pollyannarobertson159 Well said.😊

[@bluestrife28]

I’m so excited about this one, I’ve been fascinated by this strong, dutiful man ever since I saw Jared Harris’ beautiful portrayal of him in The Crown. Don’t worry we hate Edward in America too. It always stuck in my craw that Edward got to live to be 80’ish, rewarded for laziness and dereliction, and poor George…

[@johnchristophersutton9706]

Speak for yourself

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@johnchristophersutton9706. They just did!!

[@ro5marinu5]

Have you watched The King's Speech. You definitely should. 😊

[@johnchristophersutton9706]

Sure they did

[@yuhki6509]

Please do the consorts as well i.e. Alexandra, Mary, Elizabeth and Philip

[@samanthafordyce5795]

A gallant man, a loving husband, and an excellent father. In addition to all this, he managed to give leadership in Britain's darkest hours. Not since the days of Napoleon Bonaparte had Great Britain been so threatened. The right man at the right time. I shudder to think what might have happened had Edward VIII remained on the throne, married or not. We in the USA should be grateful for George VI and Winston Churchill. Without them, we might be speaking German, for if the UK had gone down, Canada would have been next and we would have suffered too.

[@markherron1407]

I know how he feels,he stuttered ! He and I have in common,we BOTH stutter,we don't like to talk in front of large crowds! We like to remain in the background! Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕! I admire George VI!

[@VerofromUruguay]

It's funny that Edward had to give up the throne to marry a divorcée and Charles gets one crowned 😂 Crazy how customs change!

[@fluffyfour]

Well, he's one himself. I think they discovered demanding he marry a woman without a past was a flawed idea. The approach had to change, particularly as only one of the Queen's children has never divorced, but even he was allowed to live with his wife before they married, which would NEVER have been allowed in the 80s.

[@donnalayton6876]

Wallis was twice divorced, just like Markel. Camilla only once and she divorced her husband because he fathered a child out of wedlock while married to Camilla.

[@cb4883]

​@@donnalayton6876THATS NO EXCUSE 😮

[@JimMac23]

Divorced Cheater Charlie and Divorced Strumpet CowMilla should never have been crowned. To quote the great Queen Victoria, "We are not amused!"

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

3 of the queen's children have been divorced

[@gloriag1888]

Unlike his selfish, elder brother, traitor King Edward VIII, George VI, will always be remembered as a brave, courageous King, who overcame personal adversity to lead his country during WWII, in so doing shortened his own life. The narrator erroneously referred to the King of England who doesn’t exist, George VI and his heirs are Kings/Queens of the United Kingdom. George VI’s grandson is now Charles III.

[@GodisMyNo1]

George V is the original Windsor, the one who rebranded, modernized and saved the monarchy, setting the model and the path for George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, while leading his country to victory after ww1. Sad that George V gets no credit at all, because people like you know only about George VI and the Queen

[@gloriag1888]

@@GodisMyNo1 Your comment is so incredibly stupid it’s not worth responding to! I am a retired professional Historian and Genealogist, what I have forgotten you don’t even begin to know!🤐

[@steveday4797]

Edward wasn't selfish, he was backed into a corner by cosmo and Baldwin, they gave him no choice but to abdicate

[@gloriag1888]

@@steveday4797 you really need to go back to primary school history lessons to stop showing your ignorance in public. 🤐

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@GodisMyNo1Well, now see, u just told us about King George, the Fifth!! So now we know a little about him!! U have perked my interest, so now I would like to see a doc. about that King!! Some of us JUST DIDNT KNOW ABOUT HIM.

[@1962pjh]

Although he passed before I was born, I have always admired him. He was a very handsome King, and a thoughtful man. I see him in William, Prince of Wales, and also in Prince George.

[@soykatwobadger2963]

Дякую за прекрасний фільм. Вважаю, що Король Георг Vl добре справися зі своїми обов'язками, за що отримав любов і повагу суспільства. Відпустити свої колонії- це важливий політичний крок, це достойний вчинок Короля. Щодо Едварда навіщо гадати, чи був би він кращій. Достатньо вже того, що він їздив зустрічатись з Гітлером.

[@АлексейНепомнящих-ж3я]

Мне тоже нравится Георг 6 Королева Елизавета унаследовала от него хорошие черты такие как доброта , отвесвеность и чувство долга перед британской нацией !

[@ironear7748]

There is no doubt in my mind that God intended for George VI & Elizabeth II to reign. I will watch anything about them... more please!

[@stacyrussell460]

Same!

[@biteme9486]

And Charlie 3? That was gods idea too?

[@ironear7748]

@@biteme9486 Get thee behind me, satan.

[@biteme9486]

@@ironear7748 Is that a yes or a no?

[@ironear7748]

@@biteme9486 Pick up a Bible & read it. The answer is there, & reading the Bible is good for everyone.

[@sharolynwells]

I think Edward wouldn't have fared so well as king. I think George became the king the UK needed at that time.

[@judirokk8628]

I was born on the 20th of October 1940 all my childhood there was war talk, I married a Norwegian and learnt about occupation, my husband adored Great Britain. George Vl was wonderful

[@heartofoak45]

King George VI was by any judgment a great king. He was personally courageous and overcame many personal problems. He was during the war along with his consort Queen Elizabeth an enormous central source of strength and unity. He made some very arduous and dangerous journeys by air in order to visit his armies in North Africa and the beleaguered island of Malta. After his funeral at Westminster Abbey in 1952 and his interment at Windsor, the floral tributes were laid out on the grass including that of the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. His written note simply said the words contained on the medal of the Victoria Cross, ' For Valour'. There is nothing more to be said. Except, May You Rest In Peace for Eternity Georgius Sextus Rex Imperator.

[@tamarrajames3590]

Another excellent documentary, well researched and presented. I personally think George VI would have much preferred never to have been crowned, but seeing that the interests of Britain required it, he gave it his all. He not only worked hard to sublimate his own leanings to those of his people, he instilled in his Daughter and Heir that same sense of commitment and loyalty he himself had displayed. Had his Brother not abdicated in George’s favour, it is very likely he would have made peace with Germany. He was moved so far out of the arenas of the war precisely so he could not enter the politics of it. He did ask numerous times for a role that would place him in a position to, (either through carelessness or desire) be closer to the action. His visit to Hitler’s Germany put his own country on guard, feeling he could not be trusted. George was the King that was needed, both during the war, and after, as the British Empire underwent dramatic changes without resorting to yet more battles and deaths. He genuinely cared for his people, as a good Monarch should.🖤🇨🇦

[@foofookachoo1136]

I think George, the sixth, WAS ONE IN A MILLION!!!!!

[@mrshlfpnt]

I think the very character of the man that King George VI was more than speaks for itself. A most remarkable man with a great deal of not only inner strength but also loyalty, morality, determination and self sacrifice for not only his country but his personal relationships as well for the greater good of the collective whole. Although not necessarily per se a "wanted" position, when it came down to the reality of what he knew was to come, he did not shirk the responsibility of what he knew he needed to do. He stepped into it and gave it his all. I've watched many documentaries and I truly do believe he was a good man with a good heart. He wasn't "flawless", none of us are, but he was absolutely most remarkable indeed.

[@고영환-y9i]

In 1936, he was not ready for the crown when his big brother failed his people. He did not escape from his fate. Instead he faced all the threats and danger with his people. King George VI was a great king👍

[@Jenn_80]

Edward VIII falling helplessly in love with Wallis Simpson was a blessing in disguise. He would have been a HORRIFIC king.

[@pointsofsue2487]

God bless his late Majesty...cometh the hour cometh the man and we owe him so much. His daughter Margarets ashes are also interned with her parents and sister...we 4 as he called them together for eternity. A good good man.

[@maryloupaul1059]

I have always admired George vI and Queen consort Elizabeth. They did a great job preparing and guiding Queen Elizabeth II. Enjoyed the documentary very much.

[@barbaramaloney2808]

King George was a wounderful man and the best that England could have. He taught his daughter well. HRHElizabeth will alys be my QUEEN as her father HRH GEORGE VI. I will always speak the KINGS ENGLISH. Prince Philip is my hero In The way he stood beside his Queen. Do hope to live to see William Prince of Wales become King. God Save The King.

[@alanaadams7440]

He truly served the British people

[@maggie5318]

@@kashfiaislam9995 you are very mean their in heaven. you not going to heaven.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

@@maggie5318 I hope King George VI is burning in Hell with Charlemagne, King Henry I, King John I, King Henry III, King Edward I, Margaret Beaufort, King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, Marie de Medici, King Louis XIV, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, and Prince Philip. 👗👠👑💍🇬🇧

[@kashfiaislam9995]

@@maggie5318 I hope King George VI is burning in Hell with Charlemagne, King John I, King Henry III, King Edward I, Margaret Beaufort, King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, Marie de Medici, King Louis XIV, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, and Prince Philip. 👗👠👑💍🇬🇧

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

I too appreciate this documentary. It's very sad that too many people do not know either world history or USAmerican history.

[@melinda5777]

KZbin won't let me give you a thumbs up so, 👍!!! This was great! I already knew. Most of this, so happy to learn more!! Great King he turned out to be and hence even Greater Queen his daughter became. Trying to keep old styles and traditions while maintaining the changing times of almost 100 years!!! So many changes and adaptations for her!!! 🙏❤🇺🇸🇬🇧⛵👣🧜‍♀️👍

[@alanaadams7440]

I think the Queen was influential on George to bolster his abilities and encouragement

[@VirgoCatleesi]

Thank you for this wonderful documentary on King George VI! I've learned so much more about him that I hadn't known before. Queen Elizabeth II had an excellent example of service to country via her father. May they both rest in Peace together. Edit: It wasn't mentioned in the documentary that Princess Margaret is also interred with her parents, sister and brother-in-law. She was cremated due to there not being enough space for her casket.

[@onkall1191]

As an avid student of the period's consequential political and historical developments, thank you indeed for a most thoroughly documented and particularly well balanced exposé of facts and heroes, of that day, as of the rest of humankind's history.

[@carolking6355]

That was just wonderful. I think he was a great man, overcoming great difficulties. I was nine when he died. At boarding school the bell rang to wake us up and matron came into the dormitory holding up a newspaper. She informed us the King had died. I can still dee that newspaper. While half asleep it appeared to be almost all black with huge thick black headlines.

[@hhluvzmagik]

I think you should do one on Princess Margaret. I always thought she was as fascinating as she was polarizing.

[@suzannebosjolie7532]

Princess Margaret was despicable, but I’d still watch a documentary on her life!

[@cb4883]

THEY WERE ALL DESPICABLE INCLUDING THE QUEEN 😮

[@coach1336]

I am not old enough to remember him but I was introduced to his widow, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Despite being introduced to thousands and having to shake hands with them, she had the ability to make you feel that you were the most important person she had met that day.

[@ruthwright8373]

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[@Laura-zy5jp]

Bravo!!!Love your channel immensely!!Excellent biographies on so many historical figure both good and bad (Nazi leaders under Hitler). Fascinating non the less. Rare to have a channel as devoted as yours is to such a rich array of history figures. Love the History of the British Monarchy King Charles and Camilla are already showing kindness as new rulers and William and Kate will do right also . How I adore them and there beautiful children. Thank you ever so much for the uploads of Kings George V & VI!!😊😊💖💖🇨🇦🇨🇦⭐️☺️

[@maryhook9478]

Yes he was a reluctant King however God Bless him he stepped up to the plate and put aside or at least subdued his own desires and played the part of King nicely (appropriately) dutifully. . During WW2 he and the Queen Mother were a pair of human symbols whom the British people could rally around in their time of trial. Both George and Elizabeth toured the East End tirelessly when people were bombed out of their homes. One East Ender shouted out "Thank God for a Good King". The King immediately retorted " Thank God for a Good people". That sort of dialogue was invaluable to the country at that time.

[@courtneyraymer6586]

Thank you for informing me about that beautiful quote that I had never heard before! In your first sentence you said “God Bless him”; I think He did when he gave that East Ender such a heartening reply. In “The King’s Speech”, when Logue and the King are “sparring” in Westminster Abbey, and Logue asks what right King George has to order him off St. Edward’s Chair he replies, “By Divine Right!” I think the quote “Thank God for a Good People”. demonstrates Divine Right beautifully. If we get nothing else from God’s teaching, it’s that we think of others before ourselves. George VI seemed to always do that. Though at 77 I’ll never live to see it, I hope the present Prince George will follow that example when he becomes King George VII.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Excellent anecdote

[@liliaong9083]

Yes George VI was, undoubtedly, the best King of England. He was a great and noble man. I loved reading, and learning more about the lives of these noble men.

[@jamesphilipfitzgerald6387]

King George VI is one of my heroes.

[@Anon-n7y]

I’m so enjoying these documentaries - the narration Is so well delivered as well- a great story teller 👍

[@CherryTai-y6m]

Outside of Britain, 0:02 many people are drawn to the sensational story about King Edward's abdication, overlooking admirable contributions of King George VI on domestic and international fronts.

[@ruthash9516]

King George VI is the best King and amazing person.

[@sophiegeorge2816]

My mum had her left hand tied behind her back when she was at school so she had to learn to write with her right hand You didn’t mention that Princess Margaret ashes are also interred in the vault with her father, mother and sister

[@lesleylennox7965]

I believe it's a very good thing that Edward abdicated the throne. Albert "Bertie" was a far better king than Edward could have been...given his tendency toward support of the Nazis.

[@markherron1407]

I know what's like to STUTTER He wasn't expected to be King 👑 and he wasn't groomed to be King 👑 and he didn't like to speak 🗣️ in front of large crowd And he had a bad experience on October 31 1925 at the close of the Wembley Festival 🎉 Blessings and Hugs 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@christopherslaughter2263]

Yes, God through his providence has a way of working things out for the better

[@DibbzTV]

As an American, much respect. A true King of prestige.

[@vchild]

He's a fascinating man.

[@Menapho]

King George VI was and is sorely under valued in British History.

[@rachelhenderson2688]

Not by those who remember him!

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

I lived the first five years of my life with George Vl as my king, thanks for an excellent documentary.

[@edwardrea8924]

A very nice surprise guys ive been looking forward to this

[@Dianasville]

I say Wallis Simpson turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Prince David had different views that did not go along with the crown. If not for her, he wouldn't have abdicated

[@kayeprescott8228]

When I look at Prince William’s son George, I notice he favors his great great grandfather George VI. They have the same eyes.

[@georgesanders834]

i remember singing god save the king one day at and the next day singing god save the queen. i think now that charles is king i do not respect the royal family,for all the coruption. i am am canadin english ancestery.81 years old.queen mother and queen elizabeth, were the greatest.loved them both.. plus king george

[@susannah1ful]

Very interesting documentary. I have always believed that this man saved the Monarchy

[@sethraelthebard5459]

I think one of the reasons why George VI was such a good king was because he had been through such varied hardships. Neglectful parents, medical issues, a veteran of a historically bloody war at such a young age, and of course, his speech impediment; these all crafted a seemingly unassuming individual into a very admirable man, made more so because Bertie had learned something almost unheard of in royals throughout history: Humility. Bertie resonated with the "common man" because he was not born exceptional. His glory had to be earned.

[@fabianwylie8707]

Thanks for posting, remarkable and brilliant 😊part of British history. Most certainly enjoyed the history lesson 🎉

[@herondelatorre4023]

King George VI : December 14, 1895 - February 6, 1952 ; King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland - December 11, 1936 - February 6, 1952 & Queen Elizabeth : August 4, 1900 - March 30, 2002 ; Wife of George VI and Queen Consort - December 11, 1936 - February 6, 1952 : : Their two children Princess Elizabeth ( Queen Elizabeth II ) 1926-2022, and Princess Margaret 1930-2002

[@rODIUMuk]

This is the best quality documentary I’ve seen on KZbin and I have a subscription. The writing and narration is fantastic - but the audio quality is amazing and a lot louder and clearer than all Other videos and films I’ve watched 😊

[@susanoconnor971]

I think that the best thing that happened to England was George 6th. If his brother was in charge Hilter would have taken over in no time . The Prince of Wales was a party boy. I’m sorry that the King died young. God Rest His Soul.

[@cecilyupdegraff2559]

No other Monarch could have rallied so many as he. So many Americans heard the call and answered, even before we joined the war. I believe only his steadfast and unwavering love of country and freedom could have made America rally as we did. Many forget how dead-set against entering the war America was. He was truly inspiring at a time in history when he was needed. God save the king!

[@lauraclaire]

I think it was a good thing King George VI became king. With what happened during his reign he showed he was the right man for the job.

[@kommandantgalileo]

King George the Great, leader of the Nation in the Second Great War, the one who dedicated his life in serving his people, and the world.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Edward VIII abdicated which was a good thing because he was temperamentally unfit to be a good king; he would have appeased Hitler and probably given up England without a fight. George VI was the needed man to be king during WW2. Not only was HE a good king, the Queen Mother became greatly admired and loved all over the world. Her constant smile in the face of the worse sort of adversity, touring the bombed out East End (after the bombing of Buck House she said now she could look the East End in the face), their decision to remain in London during the Blitz -- well, they were simply courageous. And she would dress up for those tours because she said that East Enders would put on their best to go and visit her, so she felt it only fair to do the same. We don't see such courage exhibited much nowadays particularly in the US where we had a recent president who tried to overthrow an election and become dictator for life. And we are still dealing with all the legal ramifications of his lying, stealing, raping, and all the decisions he made where he ONLY looked out for #1 -- himself. He is a sociopath with no feelings for others, no consideration, no loyalty -- he is constitutionally UNABLE to put others first as George VI and the Queen Mother did.

[@wenzeleisenhammer8002]

Are we gonna get a profile about Queen Elizabeth II? I’d very much like to watch that.

[@celestejohnston6613]

Most definitely!! George rose to the moment in a way I do not believe his brother EVER could have. Nazi sympathizer or not Edward (I believe he was) simply never had the strength that George had in spades. To shoulder the burden of the hope of a nation with modest humility made him the monarch Great Britain needed. Bless him.

[@billcameron1919]

Excellent history lesson made easy without prolonged comments from "experts" but inspiring cinema. Wush I had had this at school.

[@charlespeters3069]

King George Vi probably saved the British monarchy. Whether that was a positive thing is debatable, but at the time Britian needed stability after his brother abdicated and going toward another world war. He and his wife Elizabeth were able to connect with the public in a way that was previously not possible. And all the while their daughter was learning from the responsibility and dedication to know how to have a mostly sucessful 70 year reign. The Commonwealth may be falling apart in the modern world, but a ceremonial monarchy may last in the UK for many more years. But none will top Elizabeth II.

[@cherylforfang8671]

I think that Edward VIII did the world, not just Great Britain, his greatest service by abdicating!

[@thehair1474]

Hands down George was the greatest King England ever had. His daughter Elizabeth was the greatest Queen. Thank God Edward was kicked off the Throne.

[@te_piriti9220]

I would like to add that he chose his partner in life wisely and who like him never sought the crown but having it thrust upon her she wore it (in public at least) with humility, grace and decorum and was the perfect helpmate to him and support to her daughter upon his demise. They were a team and one I feel should not be lauded without reference to the other.