TRAGIC NEWS OF KING'S DEATH - 1952

[@jec1ny]

A great man who never wanted or expected to be King. When the terrible burden fell on him, he carried it with great courage. Memory eternal!

[@georgetunstill2341]

And he did it during a time of great upheaval and another world war. He must have been quite a man and King.

[@ianmasters1461]

Let’s not forget he lived a privileged life.

[@1legomaster]

Ian Masters As did every monarch... your point?

[@brytenwaldaco.productions825]

The crown always finds itself onto the right head

[@CJ-im2uu]

jec1ny The burden of becoming King may be one reason why QE has yet to rescend the crown, and let Charles take it. Her mom also grilled it in her head duty at all cost. Unfrotunately this philosophy destroyed Maragaret in many ways, allowed Charles to be bullied into a marriage that was an absolute failure, and a sense of indifference or apathy until it actually threatened her.

[@josephcostello695]

He is what a true King is. This is why Queen Elizabeth is such a Great Queen. She learned from her father King George VI May He Rest In Peace

[@RoadCone411]

100% agree. Sadly what the Queen learned from her father doesn’t appear to have been passed down to later successions of The Firm (Prince Charles, Andrew, etc.)

[@thesailormercury2]

when she dies it will be the same

[@nancyhobson9710]

May he Rest in Peace.

[@sticky59]

The guy was 1 point shy of being an idiot .....managed by the palace and the imposter that he married, the wool was pulled firmly over the eyes of the world. Elizabeth was never the daughter of this blithering chain smoking simpleton. She and her sister Margaret were the sporn of someone else ....... its out there if you really want to know.

[@darlightdorothydelosreyes3409]

"The Queen Elizabeth II" There are two Elizabeth.

[@naotholomi]

I love how pretty much every piece of old footage from Britain has this kind of narrator voice. Proper, plummy, posh.

[@cgkik]

Naomi Wicks it was the audio back then, the microphone changes their voices.

[@littlehorhey5285]

It is the whispers of the dead. Dead they may be, but some of us still listen.

[@maerythegreek9008]

It was the ideal voice for producers. Consider that every trailee voice is also similar nowadays

[@Richy076]

You never got someone from the black country

[@tania8257]

Naomi Wicks and eery

[@onehillyboi]

Elizabeth really got lucky with her genes, she’s got the long life of her mother, and the strong will and courage of her father

[@itachi-kun7736]

All monarch since George I have all reach the age of 65, except for George VI

[@spencersfanpage]

She also gets the strength from her mother too, she was known as the most dangerous women in Britain during the second world war if I’m correct!

[@sazzieb1]

@John Doe You don't have to be here- duh

[@jamesong.a.7695]

@John Doe you don’t have to be a “royalist” to point out these facts.. but why be here in the first place if you’re not at least indifferent on the matter? Because you’re a troll...

[@kobepoku4897]

Also not using cigarettes

[@kate_cooper]

Most Kings were either a good monarch or a good person, George VI managed to be both. RIP

[@quodterminosjustifyquodmed6616]

Well actually, if you look at history of the Earth, the vast majority of all Kings and Emperors (and Queens and Empresses) that ever lived were absolutely evil, utterly selfish, cruel and tyrannical psychopaths lol, the rulers and regents of the Julio-Claudian, Borgia, Plantagenet, and Habsberg dynasties being amongst the most diabolical. But yes, as a pleasant contrast against the long terrible history of the rule of vile monsters, King George VI was one of the few Monarchs that you could count on one hand that was both a good man, and a good King. May he R.I.P.

[@paulinbrooklyn]

His daughter, so far anyway, seems to have exemplified that same admittedly rare combination.

[@georgetunstill2341]

That is the mark of a great man and leader. The prime minister may be the political leader of the nation, but King George was a leader in more ways than one. I can see that he genuinely loved and cared about his subjects. To stay in London when the bombs were falling and everyone else was telling him to leave for his safety, that takes a lot of guts to do. In honor and respect, I give my best American military hand salute to him and say " God save the King."

[@brytenwaldaco.productions825]

@@quodterminosjustifyquodmed6616 silence, fool.

[@stevenpilling3773]

A fine man and a vastly underrated king.

[@marycahill546]

A dutiful King, and so is his daughter Queen Elizabeth. He was simple and virtuous man.

[@richarddinh851]

I wish his grandson- prince William would be a future king of the UK

[@desmondkamil9088]

Hello Mary

[@nitishagiri.6640]

when will prince george be a king I think prince george might not get a chance to be one . I wonder what will be the year if prince george will become the king of uk . in 19 century it was king george her majesties dad and now in present it will be prince george princess dianas grand son !

[@nuzayerov]

@@nitishagiri.6640 , Prince George? You mean Crown Prince Charles?

[@nitishagiri.6640]

@@nuzayerov No after his turn its prince William and then George

[@frankbarrow7210]

I remember the day he died, I was 12 and at school. The headmaster called us all into the assembly hall and gave us the news. He also told us that as a mark of respect, the school would be closed for the day.

[@lesleylee3755]

So you were born in WWII, sir. Hope we will not have to go through this again. Long live the queen. So do you sir.

[@epikkatz7806]

Gggg FUCK IRA

[@shayanasim6843]

Your 80??

[@frankbarrow7210]

@@shayanasim6843 Yes, I am 80.

[@joeyhardin5903]

damn

[@Jenjenilou]

He had the most gentle, kind face

[@nancyhobson9710]

He did.

[@jannahshaynegabrielcanete3619]

He looked like my grandpa

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

Thank you. I am him

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

@Rick C. He and his queen nagged Winston Churchill into putting measures in place to help soldiers who had been invalided out of action. Churchill wasn't bothered about providing for them, but their majesties kept on badgering him about it.

[@nemesis5271]

Yes he did. RIP King George VI

[@johnelliott2364]

My late Grandfather who served as a SM in the RAF in WW2 had nothing but the utmost respect for King George and would not have a word said against him. My Grandfather met him and always spoke of his King with great respect. Whenever he saw a picture of the King or on film he would stand and salute him.

[@kenw6161]

Very nice sentiment!!!

[@tammylewis2408]

That's sweet!!!

[@bevally1533]

If only he had not smoked. That is directly what caused his premature death.

[@gidzmobug2323]

I do not think they made a connection till later.

[@yashshah3484]

His mother was heavy smoker too. But she still outlived him.

[@robertwiesler381]

@Margaret Gust very true And what are doctors doing today? Many of them are smokers They have a very stressful job They don't sleep regularly or enough They don't eat regularly and in most cases they eat unhealthy food They work far too much Most of them drink too much coffee So they do everything they tell their patients not to do Quite funny, isn't it?

[@Rahil.370]

@Margaret Gust wow

[@jamesalexander5623]

@@gidzmobug2323 I've seen Movies made in the late 20's and 30 where people would say Smoking was bad for you .... Or you should Quit Smoking!

[@mariataylor-perry5366]

Am I okay to say that he looked so frail when he waved goodbye to his daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Phillip? I think he knew he would not see them again.

[@oasis4life014]

He was seriously ill at that point.... a lung taken out and he had cancer

[@shouqalhosani1672]

he was told that he might live for months, and that he should enjoy every single moment in his day

[@desmondkamil9088]

Hello Marie

[@hassanabdulaziz7275]

And here we are, a month after the passing of his son in law

[@mammamia3346]

In which time stamp??!

[@meirwise1107]

One can see how nervous he was from the beginning. But he was a great King and a great human being. Supported by a great Queen Consort. A sad loss. RIP.

[@jordiegundersen1465]

They stayed and faced the worst with their people..

[@shirtless6934]

Unlike Queen Wilhelmina who sheltered the Kaiser and then abandoned her people to Hitler.

[@bullmoosevelt4495]

Shirtless Well sheltering the Kaiser was a good move, the Entente wanted him executed, he surely would have died if she didn’t give him refuge.

[@nilswettlin2012]

@@shirtless6934 the kaiser wasn't evil at all, just kinda incompetent and overconfident And well, she just didn't want to die, and her death could very much have shattered Dutch and Dutch Indonesian morale

[@tonysmith2715]

Who willl buy six % of your car production then.

[@londoncalling151]

Or did they? Sir Anthony Blunt was despatched to retrieve letters and artwork from Queen Victoria's grandchildren nobility in Germany in 1945. At least that was the official reason. Were there some letters from George 6th and the Palace quietly making overtones to what may happen in the (In 1940 very possible) occupation of Britain? Some letters or diaries that needed disposal of now that Germany had been defeated? Sir Anthony never left any written record, but his subsequent career and protection by the Palace would hint at something more than just an antiques retrieval visit to Germany. The Duke of Kent's odd death and the bizarre flight of Hess to Germany make more sense when seen alongside Sir Anthony Blunt's little foray on behalf of the Palace, and why he was forgiven his own treachery by Palace when it was unmasked later on.

[@jamesalexander5623]

The Queen Mother was a Widow for 50 Years!

[@Me-fo1kk]

And never looked at another man.

[@britneycollins4173]

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[@kageisbae2775]

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[@XxRosexX96]

Britney Collins - oh my goodness! skin bleached much?

[@ronphillips3339]

I was six years old when the King died, My parents were lucky enough to have television back then , What I remember most the day after his death was no tv programs were broadcast and the radio station only played somber music all day, Funny what you remember as a child, I was probably upset because there was no children hour television that day ......Yes you read correctly only one hour a day for children of all ages called children's hour, quite the opposite today I think.....ha ha

[@SalemR-qx4mw]

Ron Phillips can I ask you how old are you? And by the way my parents told me about the one hour children thing

[@AmberPanda]

Children's hour with Uncle Mac.

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

Ron Phillips , Very interesting

[@shirtless6934]

I was six when President Kennedy died, and I remember that much the same way.

[@atarahbrice7630]

Not to be rude right but how old are you ron phillps

[@majakrstic7436]

Sometimes, people who were not meant to be king, showed that he was the right one for the job.

[@kenw6161]

Yes, you are right! The movie "The King's Speech" Correctly pointed out that his brother (played by Guy Pierce) was much more sympathetic to the Nazis--and how terribly destructive Germany was toward Britian, from land, sea, and air!

[@kristaller9590]

@@kenw6161 how detructive britain was towars germany

[@IndependentConversations]

Im an American, but I have a tremendous amount of respect for George VI. No one could of lead a nation better than him, and with an traitor brother that could of destroyed everything. He was a hero and from what I can tell a good decent man. God Bless you King George VI

[@karl8805]

His brother was not a traitor... he chose the woman he loved over the monarcy.... A lot of royals chose the monarcy over love and actually regret it....

[@IndependentConversations]

@@karl8805 then tell me why the trip.to Germany with Hitler? Why was he entertaining people that would overthrow george vi and put him back on the throne while he was traveling when France fell. Churchill almost court marshalled him in order for him to comply with the British government's demand that he hide in the Bahamas. He may have not been a traitor to his country in the traditional sense but he definitely was a traitor to monarchy and it really was for the greater purpose that he was forced off. He was nothing more than a spoiled person who really became obsessed with a woman that actually on his death bed hated him so much he was alone with a nurse screaming for her. It was one sided.

[@inigobantok1579]

@@karl8805 laughs at the marlburg files

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

@@IndependentConversations Edward made the trip to Germany, because quite bluntly, he was a naive fool. Like Chamberlain, Edward also believed that Hitler and his party were reasonable men, and that war could be averted if they just sat down and negotiated. Hitler of course, saw the visit from Edward as an opportunity for some positive PR, all the while laughing at him behind his back. He never would have installed Edward as a puppet king, because even Hitler knew that naive people are potentially dangerous. Edward would have met with an unfortunate "accident" somewhere.

[@IndependentConversations]

@@chooseyourpoison5105 Edward should have never ever agreed to that meeting yes I do know Edward was fluent in German but even if he was still king that was a very foolish move that's basically saying fu to your home land elected government that you pretend to care so much about m. What's even more infuriating he didn't even ask permission he just did it. Which as a hrh you need the blessing of the crown to do any type of state visits

[@theant9821]

What i find most astonishing is roughly half the world found out before the Queen found out she had become Queen. RIP, refusing to leave London during the war showed he was a lion at heart, and wasn't going to risk failing his people for the sake of his own security or happiness, he was needed to maintain morale and confidence in Britain and across the empire and the allies.

[@erpollock]

I was born in the winter of 1952 within a month of George VI's death and Elizabeth II's accession to the crown. My entire life has precisely coincided with Queen Elizabeth's reign. It strikes me as poetic coincidence that I have lived 68 years and she has reigned for 68 years. This was a respectful and moving tribute to the late King. I never knew him, but I have lived totally within the reign of his daughter.

[@fridayyy.2102]

A normal monarch would reign for about 20 or so years but the Queen is literally immortal.

[@donnadeist5345]

It's nice to know that he got to know 2 of 4 of his grandchildren. I just wish he could've lived longer so he could've known them all. He died way too young.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Donna Deist he actually had 6 grandchildren as Princess Margaret had 2 kids but he never knew them

[@Psychiatrick]

The Governor holding rank of General, Vincent Massey, was the last one to see George alive. George was in good spirits and physically o. k. ... Murderers are usually the last one the victim sees before the murder.

[@janvanmarle9466]

Do not smoke!!

[@janvanmarle9466]

Do not smoke!

[@baraxor]

Prince Charles has said that one of his greatest regrets was not being able to really know his grandfather.

[@paulellis9445]

May His late Majesty rest in peace.

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Yes, he may.

[@Psychiatrick]

I actually believe Vincent Massey murdered George!

[@Mustang42396]

A rather auspicious day for this video to show up in my recommended feed

[@nofancynameshere4567]

Agreed

[@cunt2808]

yeah

[@theimpostor9510]

Prince Philip dies KZbin: Good time to recommend.

[@direktorjordy1920]

Fr💯

[@charlesgoodson191]

You know he didn't want nor did he seek to be King, it was forced on him. My heart goes out to George VI, being King is what killed him.

[@perperson199]

He accepted his duty as we all must. Though few do

[@charlesgoodson191]

@@perperson199 I agree. That's why even though I am American, I respect and admire him. He never shirked his duty, unlike his brother.

[@oasis4life014]

Served his country with honour 🇬🇧❤️

[@charlesgoodson191]

@@oasis4life014 Yes with great honor and conviction of duty, something to aspire to. I'm an American, yet I looked to his example of putting duty to one's country above self.

[@mobilehacker-xc1yh]

Indeed.

[@basti3cb871]

The british people will cherish their memory of a brave and beloved Queen ❤️

[@RoachChaddjr]

Poor man experienced so many setbacks and challenges and overcame it all. Well done George, a hero like no other!

[@theimpostor9510]

Prince Philip dies KZbin: Good time to recommend.

[@Galileo1912]

@@theimpostor9510 Queen Elizabeth dies KZbin: Good time to recommend.

[@newyorknative8635]

I find these old newsreels much more informative on the current events of the day than our 24/7 network news of today. Just straightforward news and facts. No commentary and analysis from "experts". God bless the monarchy!!

[@milacruz3970]

His life was an example of responsibility and prudence. Admirable man.

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

King George VI was a great wartime king and an inspiration to the British people. I remember seeing a photo of him in battle dress visiting British troops in a war zone. He was wearing a sidearm. That sent a clear message !

[@charlmillions2028]

Is anyone else here now we have lost our lovely queen to watch all of the historic videos! George you would have been so proud of her she did such an incredible job for so many decades!

[@StevenTorrey]

Interesting to see film of young Elizabeth and Prince Phillip,

[@StevenTorrey]

"The KIng's Speech", about George VI overcoming a stuttering problem. is a great movie!

[@m.a.e306]

@@StevenTorreyㅤ

[@liberalconservative3178]

I'm sure you saw a lot more now

[@Carpenterdane]

Him and Queen Elizabeth did such a great job leading their people through so much. He was a good man, a good father, a good son, and a great King!

[@netskymcreid229]

I was just watching The Crown in Netflix and checked yt for a sec and royal stuff came up on recommended vids, so here I am got so hooked that I watched all of 'em.

[@avrilbowler8755]

A modest man who was so concerned about his subjects, especially during WW ll. A gentle man and a great king.

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

On one of his visits during the war a man in the crowd shouted out "Thank God for a good king" Without hesitation the King shouted back "Thank God for a good people"

[@nancyhobson9710]

A real gent, a nice man. A great King, remembered always.

[@Me-fo1kk]

To a king who didn't want to be a king..long live the king!

[@Zmrt457]

It really does amaze me that she is still here today. Elizabeth's literally lived to see it all and she still has the throne to this day since 1952. Long live the queen

[@incrediblyintelligentman2895]

😶

[@Iittlelamb]

rip queen

[@wholeNwon]

Don't smoke.

[@fear3682]

He was a chain smoker 2 or 3 packs a day

[@liambradley4398]

I don't know how its relevant to this video, but still, don't smoke.

[@leftenantthunder]

@@liambradley4398 it's because his life span was drastically shortened by the amount of smoking he did

[@happyalltheday2275]

I guess its because war stress

[@t.c.thompson2359]

@@happyalltheday2275 He started smoking to help his speech.

[@kartinaish]

Narrator "Charles a son and heir to take on the legacy" Her Eternal Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2 "Watch me destroy this man's whole carrer"

[@tuan2352]

Prince Charles, as of July 20 2020, is 71 years already 🤣🤣🤣

[@diyarrashid6150]

Oh Lord, may the lord give him eternal rest in the heavens above and our prayer and late anthem, God Save Our Late King.

[@aprilmaaarsters]

Gosh, the king and queen loved their kids so so deep, no wonder Queen Elizabeth is so content in herself, because she was loved beyond words by her parents.

[@polarpunk8861]

Honestly I think that's why King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward are so messed up. Controversial opinion, but I don't think the Queen liked being a mother and frankly was reported very distant to her children. This is shown in contrast to Princess Margaret (who despite being labelled the royal fuck up) she raised very normal well adjusted kids with even the case of Prince Andrew as well with his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Charles had issues with William and Harry that I wonder if the crown as a whole leads to disaster since the only good monarchs were never assumed to be monarch (Victoria, George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II) were all either distant claims or heir presumptive to the throne.

[@raulesquivel4299]

The best King of United Kingdom

[@nuzayerov]

Agreed.

[@Elnont]

RIP King George, a great man and great King. Very rare for one to be both.

[@Exnem]

I feel like King George VI is a really overlooked king, though I am not British. He seems like he was pretty shy, but it makes sense if you know the history (his stammer + his role in succession). Imagine being thrust into the role of King-Emperor of the largest empire in the world AND having to deal with the worst conflict in human history while never even thinking you'd have any other role than being some random royal and really never feeling that comfortable speaking due to a stutter (and the stigma of that at the time, especially for a royal). And it was worse for Britain than WW1, when they were all alone until the US and the Soviets joined in against the Germans, most thought the war over at that point. He must've known if the invasion had succeeded at that point and they couldn't get on a boat or plane to either Canada or America fast enough (let alone if it would be possible to get out in that circumstance) that the Germans would probably have had their family either executed or turned into puppets for their regime, either fate horrible. Though I say that, but it does feel like the best kings and queens of British history were those who thought they'd never rule and were never "groomed" for it. Honestly, the more of the famous ones I think of, the more of them were never expected to rule. Henry the 7th who was a claimant from an obscure line who miraculously thx to his mother, some luck and good skills in combat managed to win the throne, the 8th (whose brother Arthur died unexpectedly), Queen Elizabeth the first, and even George V who was King-Emperor during WW1, who was also very shy, dignified and had very progressive views for the time when it came to the colonies, he was very appalled at how India was treated for example. All of them except for Henry the 8th turned out to be better than those groomed for the rule it seems, one has to wonder if Henry had gotten a son early on if he also would've turned out better.

[@RoachChaddjr]

I watched the Kings Speech and The Crown and learnt so much about King Georg. He was a shy King, but quite fascinating and how he lived with his stammer is inspiring.

[@thebullqueen]

He must be really proud of his daughter Elizabeth II

[@laurenceoconnor6499]

You do realise the individual is dead?!

[@dj3114]

Not being an avid royal watcher, I have to wonder; would not Elizabeth be Queen even if her uncle had not abdicated? Since he had no heir, would not the oldest niece/nephew become Queen by default. If not, what would have been done?

[@oaks_are_rising1054]

@@dj3114 it would have gone to Elizabeth, so long as he didn’t have children it would have passed to George on his death, and then onto Elizabeth. She just would have been coronated later.

[@dj3114]

@@oaks_are_rising1054 Good to know - but assuming there was no abdication and Elizabeth's father died before her uncle as did occur, would it have gone to her directly since no heir?

[@oaks_are_rising1054]

@@dj3114 yes, if the current king/queen bares no children, it will go to his next eldest sibling. If they have passed then it will be their children. That’s why Edwards children are furthest from the throne. It’s always the eldest surviving child’s bloodline!

[@McIntyreBible]

King George VI was a loyal subject of the British Nation. His name be forever remembered!

[@itachi-kun7736]

fact: King George VI was the youngest monarch to died young under 60 since Queen Anne in 1714, who died at 49

[@FaithBirt-r9b]

And wife the oldest to die.

[@wolfgangtiefbrunner8412]

1:20 It's actually weird to watch a male being crowned, these garments and regalia are so associated with HM the Queen.

[@tamimahmed7857]

Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth. you will be greatly missed.

[@ForeverAlansGirl]

Lovely footage..The King ruled before my time, but from everything I have learned about him, he was a much beloved, kind ruler & clearly a very handsome man. So tragic that he died so young. 😢👑

[@kollerbrian]

Feeling well served myself, History Pathe' should be the positive standard for fair trade and Common Wealth. Thanks for this Great History Lesson, Brian A Koller

[@levieenrose7646]

Such a gentle soul of a man who was so brave to take on the role as King when his brother stepped aside. He was so well loved by the public and his sudden death was such a shock to the nation.

[@worldpeace9522]

Oh, princess Margaret was so cute and beautiful. And queen Elizabeth too. It is so sad, time passes and takes the youth and life of people no matter who they are or who they were.

[@LoveYaAngelino]

I saw someone commenting how Monarchy can be alligned with Democracy. As someone living in Belgium, under an Constitutional Monarchy, i'm absolutely convinced that Democracy has to be supported by something like an Monarchy. When all positions with powers are electable, Democracy then shows its true weakness. For example. Hitler came to power thanks to a Republic with full Democracy. In an constitutional Monarchy the people elect an parliament which represent the ideological wish of the people. They form an gouverment which then can pass laws by both the support of the parliament aswell as the Monarch. The Monarch can't propose any new laws and thus have to rely on it's gouvernment. If any party would ever get an overall majority and would demand outrageous laws, the Monarch can deny them in protection of the realm and the people. Our past King, Koning Boudewijn, f.e. rejected to accept a law which would grant people the right to have such a thing as abortion, as he valued the life of an unborn child. But our King was also human and respected the constitution. Therefor he abdicated for 36hours so the elected parliament could vote if abortion should be allowed or not. I pity those who live in an absolute democracy and pray they got ruled by those who mean no harm. But when someone or an party got in office which has an secondary agenda, there is little hope but the strenght of an people to bring down the gouvernment; and as history have shown, this mostly occurs with loads of bloodshed.

[@Steve14ps]

A very well written statement in defence of a monarchy. I have always had the greatest of respect for our queen, HM Elisabeth II, but there are those who think that the monarchy should be abolished. You statement supports the retention of our system as it stands.

[@josephpage3635]

Berthy, lilibeth is coming home, may you all rest in peace!

[@warrenlehmkuhleii8472]

God rest the Soul of King George VI. And may the Empire forever remember his Kingship during the Second World War.

[@dukeofsouthafrica8979]

Proudly South African due to the fact his majesty visited my home town and great nation of Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@solomonmoses9237]

May his majesty rest in peace

[@oscarwildeghost]

Never wanted to be king but did an admirable job. His daughter always blamed Edward for his death.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Not sure if his daughters did it his wife certainly did

[@laisawhippy8726]

Yes, t Queen Mother always blamed Edward for her husband's early death.

[@ilahildasissac1943]

I read he was a kind and gentle man. Not the greatest qualities for a world leader when you have to make tough decisions. It's too bad he did not live to see his country change, and the empire fade away.

[@oscarwildeghost]

It may have been a blessing for him. But you wonder what the empires future would have been had he been on the throne into the early 60's when the empire fell apart. Would he have gone in a different direction than Elizabeth? Yes they're only constitutional monarchs, but they do have influence.

[@ehrichan6726]

I’ve never knew how old my grandma REALLY was until she passed away. Cause she saw so much in her life time. She was 31 when the king George VI has died that it was a shock cause he was young of 56? and she also once told me that the abdication of Edward VIII was the biggest event of her lifetime that it was some story event when she was 15 that she used to talk about it a lot when she was alive. And her oldest memory was when “the talking TV first came in”. Missed you Grandma 1921-2016

[@WedgePee]

Britain's oldest person in 1952, Elizabeth Whitehead, was born in 1844. George V, Edward VIII and George VI were all born and died during her lifetime, and she was 56 at Queen Victoria's death. Let that sink in.

[@scyther.4143]

who’s here right after prince philip died?

[@joeyenicks9620]

Just Read the book king George VI his life and rain 1958. It was a great book about a great king who died young at the age of 56. ( 1895-1952.). Long live the king!.

[@gidzmobug2323]

I read that his birthdate was an anniversary of the death of Prince Albert (Victoria's husband, died 14 December 1861). George was his 4th name; he chose to reign as George VI after his brother abdicated.

[@mt22201]

*reign

[@jensmom604]

Learn to spell.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I remember it very well. I heard it on the steam radio, and went off to school, I was 10. Ten minutes into our first lesson, I decided to speak up, because the teacher said nothing about it. I said--Sir, the King is dead, I heard it on the Radio this morning. So he went and asked some other teacher I guess, came back, and ordered us to recite a prayer, and a minutes silence.

[@ElvisPresley68]

I wonder if he knew it was the last time he’d see his daughter?

[@mscott3918]

People that I knew, who knew him, felt that he did know it was the last time he would see her. Apparently he stood for some time watching the plane, until it was out of sight.

[@Me-fo1kk]

I think so.

[@productions4452]

Some people now when they are going to die

[@oasis4life014]

😢😢😢

[@elidonfil-amfamily650]

Some people can feel when they are ready to die.my grandma prepared everything that she wants to put in her coffin(pictures,letters)and the dress she wants to wear she told me where she put it after 2 hours she had a stroke and died in 3 days

[@kittykach]

He seemed to be so down-to-earth (from what I have read on other sources). I feel if he met Princess Diana, he would've liked her as well. They seem similar, the "People's King" and "People's Princess".

[@kenw6161]

I think you are right!

[@edwardspencer9397]

That's true and he would have Princess Diana the next Queen lol.

[@morbius109]

A good man and great King. God bless the memory of George VI.

[@douglasparkinson4123]

got a sick sense of humour reccomending this now youtube

[@theimpostor9510]

Prince Philip dies KZbin: Good time to recommend.

[@Xfranman]

How fortunate for war torn Great Britain and the world Providence watched over the Kingdom replacing a weakling with a man. First British Monarch to stand on American soil, their Majesties were much loved in America, admired, honored and received with much affection.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Francis Moran actually he wasn’t the first British monarch to visit America just the first reigning monarch ad Edward VII visited when he was Prince of Wales

[@Xfranman]

@@pedanticradiator1491 Doesn't really count is one is not reigning

[@suzyyoung2301]

A Very Handsome King. May he rest in peace.

[@joanmarshall6861]

He was a great man, thank God we had him!

[@notebeat]

King George VI carried a burden few men in history could do or have done. He was a Great King for his people and country and they were blessed to have him at that time.

[@tajmulhall]

It’s incredible how much he and his brother looked alike

[@dulls8475]

Need a time machine so I can relive her reign again. I am so heartbroken over her going.

[@dulls8475]

@GamerVidz Lovely post.

[@postwar46]

Remember always this King who led the nation in national prayer in 1940, and the miracle that was granted to deliver over 300,000 British servicemen from the jaws of Nazi agression on the beaches of Dunkirk. A man who walked in the paths of his Lord indeed.

[@Egyptianfaith]

And By God is how we will be delivered from the next years of unrest. God save the Queen.

[@peterjamieson2441]

The video quality is quite impressive for that era

[@TheoGarza]

The cameras used to capture these beautiful moments were MASSIVE! Tons of shoulder soreness and overtime chronic damage.

[@wonjubhoy]

He had a sense of duty his brother didn't have and had to deal with far worse problems than him. Despite his introverted nature he showed courage in facing down his issue notably over his stammer. He was also an affectionate father. The British landed on their feet when he was Edward's successor.

[@TheMunchlet]

His father, George V, famously said: "Bertie has more guts than the rest of his brothers put together."

[@Darquesse24601]

I'm actually glad Edward VIII abdicated... Not because we got his brother and then his daughter, but because Edward was a Nazi sympathiser and supported Hitler

[@tracymiller1149]

The British royalty apparently still maintain the tradition of not fessing up to how sick a member is. We didn't hear a peep about Prince Philip in the last month or so of his life.

[@T6006-b4b]

Hello to all who came here after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully... 👋

[@TheMunchlet]

Hello back to you!

[@charlesgoodson191]

I have said this before and I will for all time, being King is what ultimately killed him. He wasn't supposed to be King, that duty was supposed to be his brother David's. He could have still turned it down, it was his adherence to his duty to his country that forced him to accept that position. I both admire and feel sorry for him, this burden was not his to bear, but he bore it with honor and dignity. The Queen Mother was right, her Eldest Son killed his brother. I only hope God gave him the peace, denied and from him by his brother.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@James Henderson but he was patisly a heavy smoker due to stress 0f being king

[@Daniel-nm4gk]

It's crazy to think that if he had lived to the same age as his wife he would've died in 1997 and only then would've Elizabeth II become queen.

[@mark.m4954]

Yes, this is a crazy thaught. In 1997 Queen Elizabeth II was already 71. So maybe in this scenario he may oulived his daugther.

[@FernandoMartinez-ho3dz]

@@mark.m4954 yeah but I mean it’s basically the scenario now for Prince Charles

[@michaelabrandon]

Resting in peace would be utterly boring so I hope he's enjoying other dimensions and not smoking

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

Playing tennis in other dimensions? He wanted to be a professional tennis player and had played at Wimbledon.

[@tuliopita8150]

My father teached me about this great country and a I followed its goods legacys to the world. Thanks!

[@sylee9165]

Rest in peace Queen. Long live the King.

[@beast0339]

Such a horrid way to die. But George took the crown and lead us all through the most turbulent of times, even though he didn't want to take the Kingship initially, he became arguably the most important of our monarchs in the last 150 years or so.

[@TheMunchlet]

Actually he died peacefully in his sleep, after a day spent hunting waterfowl.

[@brigdrsurendermohansharma3031]

He was truly an affectionate and a beloved king. He should have lived long but for his smoking and subsequent lung cancer. A noble and pleasing king with a sympathetic heart keeps his country in cohesive unity. His grandson still awaits the crown but pray God the grandson may continue to grey with good health and remains a prince with long life. Long live Queen Elizabeth II and her family.

[@johnherlihy2259]

He was a hero to the British people during WW2. We have since learned that his brother, Edward, would have deposed him if Hitler was successful. How abominable!! George VI had great courage in spite of his weak health. Is daughter, Elizabeth, had reigned now for almost 68 years.

[@devinmccrone5570]

God bless the Queen, and God save the King. 🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

The royals seem to have a habit of the oldest being buttoned up and straight laced (Prince William and Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, especially) while the second born kind of runs amok (Prince Harry, Princess Margaret). I feel like with Edward VIII and George VI they were born in the wrong order.

[@ilduce5874]

RIP Her Majesty 9/8/2022 and God save King Charles III

[@raidenstark315]

Rip queen elizabeth II I came here to check out the last time this happened

[@ACMaster360]

What a day to recommend this KZbin..

[@farheen641]

rightt...

[@classicaldame4372]

I'm an American and love history. I have the greatest respect for King George VI. To take on the responsibility and perform with such grace is admirable.

[@classicaldame4372]

😅😅😂😂🤣🤣

[@JD-dh3yn]

@Kicapu lol that was funny but still. have a little respect. america and the UK are great allies now.

[@RoachChaddjr]

@@classicaldame4372 sorry about people like Kicapu. Indeed a great man and you great allies! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@bonum0901]

Сannot express in words the feelings that you experience looking at this video ...

[@rayhowland9211]

A truly great man and King-and thank God for him. And then his daughter Elizabeth-God reunite them!

[@mwildan200roblox6]

may the king rest peacefully

[@Citus13]

Today, 8th September, we commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. She has served 70 of those years on the throne, marking her the longest-ruling monarchy of the UK, having recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee. #RIPQueenElizabeth2

[@001Geoff]

King George Vl was truly loved by his subjects.

[@brucewilliams8714]

It was a warm summer morning in early February when my mother brought in the newspaper, unfolded the black-bordered pages, and said sadly, the king is dead. Australia and the rest of the Commonwealth mourned. I was born just before his father died, and I might even learn of his daughter's death, after the longest reign in British history.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

@4:22 This is a stunning, historical picture. There was a recent photo shoot of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George. The first time a monarch was photographed with three generations of her heirs to the throne.

[@suekennedy1595]

Keldon McFarland isn’t there a four generation photo of queen victoria

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

@@suekennedy1595 She met several of her great grandchildren and many had official portraits taken with her has infants and toddlers. Maybe such a picture exists when they gathered for a wedding. ?? It'd be neat to see one

[@shinjineesen400]

Not the first time. That was Queen Victoria with her son the future Edward VII, her grandson the future GeorgevV, abd her great-grandson the future Edward VIII. Taken in 1894 or so.

[@gerryj313]

Man I wish i had a king to call my king and pledge my allegiance

[@kevinfitzgerald1010]

Get a job.

[@evaisthisiaeclaire6365]

What??

[@williamhutt2588]

@@kevinfitzgerald1010 Get a brain.

[@perperson199]

Move to a Kingdom

[@simonsimon2888]

The demise of King George VI is not only a great tragic shock to young Elizabeth but to the whole world as well.