The Late Queen's Father (2023)

[@JayRasheed718]

I will always tune in when King George VI is the topic of discussion. Loved this documentary, well done and cheers!

[@karinmaschin773]

He was a brave and good king 🤴 , a wonderful husband and a very kindhearted father for his daughters

[@shawnastephens1536]

I live in the USA and he seemed like he was a good king husband and father. I absolutely adored his daughter Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2. One of the greatest women during my lifetime.

[@cynthiaalver]

Not 5 minutes in and you've already referenced George Vs four sons and Edward's close relationship with his youngest brother, George (not Bertie). The youngest of George V FIVE sons was Prince John. That child had medical concerns and died as a young teen but please don't dismiss him as non existent. He deserves better.

[@direfranchement]

Why don’t you make a documentary about him then?

[@ashleighsweet798]

George V had five children, four sons and a daughter, just saying

[@cynthiaalver]

@@ashleighsweet798 George V had six children; David, Albert, Mary, Henry, George and John. Look it up.

[@cynthiaalver]

@@direfranchement Don't need to. I know he existed. Historians making documentaries should be familiar enough with their subject to avoid such blatant inaccuracies.

[@ashleighsweet798]

I already knew the answer, does someone need to learn how to count? Five names doesn't make six bodies

[@skwervin1]

King George IV had served in battle unlike his brother in the navy, in the Battle of Jutland. He had seen the pointy end of war unlike Edward VIII. When WWII started, he had a better idea of what the reality would be for the soldier/sailor/airman than any King in recent history, and this I think is where he got a lot of his steel backbone from. He couldn't let his men down during the war years. Edward, however, was a complete dilettante, had no idea of how crucial the tiniest piece of information could be and considered himself to be untouchable. His lack of security during the eleven months of his stewardship, where documents would be returned in his red box with win stains on them, crumpled and stained with food, showed he had no regard for the seriousness of the position or the ramifications of his actions. It is a pity that he was not sent to an Antarctic base with his wife for the duration of the war for "safe keeping". Kept on ice so to speak. I have had nothing but the highest respect for King George VI my entire life, and his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. I have willingly taken an oath to her on several occasions and will do the same for her son, if the circumstances arise (I'm getting on a bit!)

[@stevecrane6163]

The greatest monarch this country has ever had. He paid the ultimate price in that he laid down his life for his friends as the Christian he was at the time of this countries greatest peril. His life was cut short by the worry, stress and smoking and drinking he did to get through it all in a job he never wanted and for which he was ill prepared.

[@lauraslofi]

yes. a strong & respectable man. & a good role model for future royals & all leaders

[@heperile]

well put!!

[@direfranchement]

The “greatest monarch this country has ever had”? Have you lost your mind? He was a figurehead. The title of greatest monarch may go to Edward III or Elizabeth I. George VI? No.

[@direfranchement]

@missthe90s72 Nonsensical. George V “saved” the monarchy by what means? He changed the family name to hide their German ancestry and started the walkabout? No monarch since the Restoration should even be eligible for the title of “greatest”, not even our iconic Elizabeth II because they have progressively become little more than figureheads with no political power whatsoever. Be realistic.

[@suemcgregor9248]

When compared to his older brother, there are three things King George wasnt. He wasnt vain, he wasnt selfish and he wasn't stupid

[@need4HIM]

I have always believed it was Divine Providence that maneuvered King George VI and his daughter Queen Elizabeth into their positions as monarch. I feel the same way about Winston Churchill. Those three individuals possessed great leadershp ability and commitment to their nation. I look at all the events and had Edward not abdicated we all might be speaking German today. We owe the British a great deal.

[@glyncrisp3947]

Actually it was the Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Lang and the Queen Mother. They together with the government of the day made Edward the Eighth short reign totally untenable.

[@direfranchement]

A video on George VI deserves a better title than “the late Queen’s father”.

[@Zadir09]

My thoughts exactly, King George VI was a fantastic sovereign in his own right.

[@kconley87]

​@@Zadir09His and the Queen Mother's leadership after the abdication crisis and thru the war years stabilized the monarchy, and made them more relatable to the people. It should have absolutely could have gotten his own titled documentary.

[@suemcgregor9248]

He was a hero, he led the British people through WWll, it cost him his life

[@sirwelch9991]

The father that inspired our late Queen to her greatest heights and surpassed what he once had reach!

[@Sunny25611]

Exactly ❤

[@Zadir09]

@missthe90s72QEII and Bertie were both in terrible positions. George VI was trying to save the family’s reputation after the abdication. There was nothing Elizabeth could do about suez and the loss of the empire. George V worked and worried so much during his life that he wasted away and had this permanent fearful expression until he died. He wouldn’t have wanted that life for his son and granddaughter.

[@carolannemckenzie3849]

I agree but he murdered a lot of birds. That rather put me off him.

[@aspen327]

Yes, his greatest gift was the late Queen Elizabeth II. He would had been so proud of her. He had his speech problem but his daughter even did her speech in fluent French.

[@MareaSmele-s7k]

My Mother would often tell me to look to the Queen as a role model, just as she had done with King George the the fifth. We were lucky to have such amazing role models 🇨🇦❤️

[@voyaristika5673]

Thank you for this video. It's still hard to believe Queen Elizabeth is gone. She was a great queen, a great lady. I suspect Edward viii gave a gift to the British people by abdicating. Even though I'm American I admire George VI for his dedication to his people and sense of duty, the same qualities I admired in Queen Elizabeth. I believe it came from their hearts.🎉

[@jakeanthony9574]

My grandfather met King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in 1939, when they visited Ottawa, Ontario to dedicate the National War Memorial.

[@ianmacdonald9932]

Can’t say my parents or grandparents who together lived & fought in both wars ever mentioned the RF or the King & Queen in particular were not popular? Very much the reverse both before & after the bombing of BP. A little bit of modern revisionism by the “expert” here? All the people I knew who lived through the war were supportive of the King & Queen & the leadership they gave during WW2. They were all in it together & they didn’t forget that hence how popular the late Queen Mother was all her long life! George VI was a good king even great in terms of his total dedication & service to his nation & wider (then) Empire, which he inspired his daughter to follow his example. A real legacy for a reluctant king not born to rule.

[@Sunny25611]

Good heart- Great King! The Crown almost always lands on the right head! ❤

[@VirgoCatleesi]

Thank you for uploading this excellent documentary!

[@JohnAsmith-rw6uo]

King George V wasn't perfect, but he was one of Great Britain greatest Kings.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

The tragedy of Britain today is that the enemy is no longer at the gates but brazenly parading in so many towns and cities. When I look at the suffering of my grandparent’s and parent’s generation it is ever more grievous that their sacrifices have been betrayed.

[@jamieryman]

This was nice! I've seen a few on him, but might be my fav. Glaf thr Duke of Windsor's treachory towards France & his brother were mentioned. I also wish his uoungest brother John had been mentioned. I enjoyed the interviews & the footage. Well done & ty!

[@KironManuelCards]

Excellent video that links all events

[@bethduly3350]

I enjoyed this Thank you

[@kittyjohnson17]

❤❤❤❤ thank you for the upload. Magnificent ❤

[@lilytea3]

0:50: 👑 The late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy is marked by stoicism, grace, and the importance of tackling one's own burdens. 5:47: 👑 Prince Albert, later known as King George VI, overcame a stammer and married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, becoming a dutiful figure in the monarchy. 10:50: ! Edward was not well suited to be king and was seen as a liability because he wanted to govern without consent and make significant reforms. 15:57: 😢 King Edward VIII abdicates the throne, causing national devastation and making way for King George VI. 21:58: 👑 George V, Edward VII, and George VI were three very different kings of England, with George V being the last of the Victorians, Edward VII being the first modern monarch, and George VI being ill-equipped but able to listen to people. 26:47: 🎭 Lucas Logue's unconventional approach to speech therapy and his friendship with King Bertie. 32:20: ! The UK declares war on Nazi Germany in World War II, and King George faces his second war as king. 38:34: 💣 During World War II, Buckingham Palace was targeted by German bombers, but the royal family survived with minor injuries, boosting the country's morale. 42:59: 👑 King George VI served as a global ambassador and actively participated in military decisions during World War II. 49:16: 💔 George VI's health was greatly affected by the stress of World War II, which ultimately led to his early death. 54:20: 👑 Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne after the death of King George VI was met with shock and uncertainty. Recap by Tammy AI

[@MarcoGALLENSatanasetdiabolo]

Moi je suis français, et le peuple anglais, vous avez tenu la guerre face à l’Allemagne grâce au roi Georges VI et surtout à la reine mère Élisabeth ils ont eu une attitude et un comportement exemplaire des vrais chefs d’État

[@carolannemckenzie3849]

"What do you do with a troublesome King? You can't just kill them, after all..." Er, Charles I. ...

[@nataliemason4656]

Can anyone tell me why some monarchs change their name when taking the crown and others don't?

[@MareaSmele-s7k]

Sorry, I meant King George the sixth!

[@geoffreygeorgeattard]

What is the name of the musical piece beginning at 47.43 please?

[@LisaofHopewell]

His youngest SURVIVING brother, the Duke of Kent. Prince John was the youngest and lived until 1919.

[@steveinlv4444]

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[@Chuck0856]

AKA the current King's grandfather.

[@cottonwood992000]

This was an interesting and well done video but, like so many recent You Tube videos, was overshadowed by loud, obtrusive and annoying background music which made the narrative hard to hear, especially for those of us with any hearing difficulties and/or hearing aids.

[@vernelledouglas1801]

Interesting video. Later, it was found that an abusive nanny may have had a part to play in his psychological state.

[@mc.8391]

What I remember during the war years, more than anything was the comradeship of ordinary people, the hundreds of different military uniforms that were everywhere in London, the helpfulness of complete strangers. Outside of that, it would have been the part played by the BBC and Pathe Newsreels that would keep the moral of the British public raised up. The RF to most people at that time were remote. Those were after all, mainly years of no televisions, the earliest the majority in this country actually viewed a tv screen, would have been in a neighbours house watching the coronation in 1953. However the owning of such an item of furniture for the masses would not be until we were into the 60s.

[@voyaristika5673]

I'm American but have had a life long interest in English history. Over the years I've read and seen much on the subject, including during WWII. This is the first I've heard it said the monarchy was ill considered at all. It was my understanding rationing was the same for entire population, and the king and queen were well favored. I hope your memories of those years are preserved for your family and posterity? It's something those who didn't experience it could never imagine.

[@Chuck0856]

Wow that is a totally different take on the times. I guess we imagined the King and Queen walking through bombed out neighborhoods.

[@kconley87]

That is because they did. There are news reels of Queen Elizabeth,The Queen Mother visiting the East end of London after a particularly vicious round of bombings. The King and Queen refused to leave London against the urging of the government. It was once Buckingham palace was bombed twice close to where they were, that the Queen Mother was quoted as saying that she could finally "Look the East end in the face.". That is because she felt that because when their home was bombed she could visit the people of the East end who were suffering without seeming out of touch or to use a phrase from a slightly earlier time period of then to not make it seem like she was just "slumming". The King and Queen closed off most of the palace, used very little heat, an inch or two of bath water, every scrap of soap, and lived on rations like everyone else all by their choice. They also had their children, the Princesses, go by the same restrictions in the country, just like all other children. Their war efforts are to be admired. There is a reason Hitler reportedly called the Queen Mother "The most dangerous woman in Europe.", referring to her and how she boosted the image of democracy in Britain,Europe,and the world for what was going on in the world during the period of 1939 onwards.

[@SubinButwong]

😢

[@mothermovementa]

I love king gorge VI

[@muhmahasin]

Papy whaine baru tahu

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

Bad music to avoid copyright ruins this. Damn.

[@fabianjoy12875]

Why show the coal miners

[@muhmahasin]

Whaine just a moment to know

[@meerkat8]

Es mejor expresarlo en mi idioma materno , es admirable como abordo su reinado a mi también se me hubiera ido el corazón si me dicen mira tu hermano dice que prefiere casarse y a vos el chihuahueño con ansiedad te toca ser el rey

[@SubinButwong]

❤😂🎉😢😊😂

[@muhmahasin]

Py video ne ada yg mulia ali penyiare

[@sandraweiss261]

He stuttered and needed a speach writer

[@catherinemosquito6845]

Prince Edward Same King Charles with mistress

[@SubinButwong]

😢😂😊

[@sandraweiss261]

Stutters and Birdie

[@chriscalabrese8889]

This is a not at all accurate and annoying. George VI had just about conquered his stammer in the 20s

[@Ettibridget]

NO disrespect intended, but is it possible king George just had a weak character? There has been other princes through history born to be spare, yet when offered an empty throne, they took it on wholeheartedly and become deeply loved monarchs.

[@kconley87]

No.

[@joliedarlingz382]

Only queen elizabeth was a real monarch... The rest 🙅‍♀️🤦‍♀️ specially Charles

[@kconley87]

What an incredibly uneducated comment.

[@SubinButwong]

😢