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{{wikipediainfo|George VI of the United Kingdom}} | {{wikipediainfo|George VI of the United Kingdom}} | ||
{{Infobox Individual | {{Infobox Individual | ||
|aka | |image = GeorgeVI-VotD.jpg | ||
|species = Human | |aka = Bertie | ||
|origin = [[ | |species = Human | ||
|brother = Edward VIII | |origin = [[Earth]] | ||
|child | |affiliation = British Royal Family | ||
|job = King | |||
|job2 = Duke of York | |||
|death date = [[6 February]] [[1952]] | |||
|father = George V | |||
|brother = Edward VIII | |||
|spouse = Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon{{!}}Elizabeth | |||
|child = Elizabeth II | |||
|child2 = Princess Margaret{{!}}Margaret | |||
|in-law = Prince Philip{{!}}Philip | |||
|first mention cs = Players (novel) | |||
|first cs = Victory of the Daleks (TV story) | |||
|appearances = [[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''George VI''', also known as '''Bertie''', was the [[King]] of the [[United Kingdom]] from [[1936]] to [[1952]]. Originally the [[Duke of York]], he succeeded his elder [[brother]], [[Edward VIII]], after Edward's [[abdication]] on [[10 December]] [[1936]]. George VI was succeeded by his daughter, [[Elizabeth II]], in [[1952]]. | '''George VI''', also known as '''Bertie''', was the [[King]] of the [[United Kingdom]] from [[1936]] to [[1952]]. Originally the [[Duke of York]], he succeeded his elder [[brother]], [[Edward VIII]], after Edward's [[abdication]] on [[10 December]] [[1936]]. George VI was succeeded by his daughter, [[Elizabeth II]], in [[1952]]. | ||
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When the [[Tenth Doctor|Doctor]] found that [[Edward VII]] had disappeared along with [[Balmoral Castle]] in [[1902]], he warned that the future of the royal family, along with the rest of history, was threatened. He said that, along with the rest of his successors, there would be no George VI. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Revenge of the Judoon (novel)|Revenge of the Judoon]]'') | When the [[Tenth Doctor|Doctor]] found that [[Edward VII]] had disappeared along with [[Balmoral Castle]] in [[1902]], he warned that the future of the royal family, along with the rest of history, was threatened. He said that, along with the rest of his successors, there would be no George VI. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Revenge of the Judoon (novel)|Revenge of the Judoon]]'') | ||
In [[1936]], while his elder [[brother]] reigned as [[King]] [[Edward VIII]], "Bertie" was the [[Duke of York]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1936]], while his elder [[brother]] reigned as [[King]] [[Edward VIII]], "Bertie" was the [[Duke of York]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Players (novel)}}) | ||
=== Ascension === | === Ascension === | ||
After Edward VIII's abdication on [[10 December]] [[1936]], the Duke of York ascended to the [[throne]] as George VI. [[Lady]] [[Jennifer Buckingham]] described "Bertie" as a "terribly sweet" yet a "so shy, poor man." She attributed this to having being overshadowed by his elder brother all his life as well as his [[stammer]], which she anticipated would hinder his capability to manage public speeches. The [[Sixth Doctor]] suggested that he would "rise to the occasion", which Buckingham concurred with, suggesting that the "very practical and sensible" [[Elizabeth | After Edward VIII's abdication on [[10 December]] [[1936]], the Duke of York ascended to the [[throne]] as George VI. [[Lady]] [[Jennifer Buckingham]] described "Bertie" as a "terribly sweet" yet a "so shy, poor man." She attributed this to having being overshadowed by his elder brother all his life as well as his [[stammer]], which she anticipated would hinder his capability to manage public speeches. The [[Sixth Doctor]] suggested that he would "rise to the occasion", which Buckingham concurred with, suggesting that the "very practical and sensible" [[Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon|Elizabeth]] would be able to build up his [[confidence]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Players (novel)}}) | ||
The [[Ninth Doctor]] was [[photograph]]ed at the [[Coronation of George VI|coronation]]; this [[evidence]] lead [[Daniel Roberts]] to be sceptical of the claims that people were seeing the Doctor in the [[21st century]], as documented on the [[www.whoisdoctorwho.co.uk|whoisdoctorwho.co.uk]] website, as, by Daniel's workings out, would make the Doctor over a hundred years old, which he believed was "impossible". ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Ninth Doctor]] was [[photograph]]ed at the [[Coronation of George VI|coronation]]; this [[evidence]] lead [[Daniel Roberts]] to be sceptical of the claims that people were seeing the Doctor in the [[21st century]], as documented on the [[www.whoisdoctorwho.co.uk|whoisdoctorwho.co.uk]] website, as, by Daniel's workings out, would make the Doctor over a hundred years old, which he believed was "impossible". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Have You Seen This Man? (short story)}}) | ||
Framed [[photograph]]s of George VI and his wife [[Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon|Queen Elizabeth]] were present in the [[Cabinet War Rooms]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Victory of the Daleks (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}}) | |||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
George VI died on [[6 February]] [[1952]]. He was succeeded by his daughter, [[Elizabeth II]]. ([[PROSE]]: | George VI died on [[6 February]] [[1952]]. He was succeeded by his daughter, [[Elizabeth II]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|A History of Humankind (novel)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* He was played by [[James Wilby]] in ''Bertie and Elizabeth'', [[Iain Glen]] in ''Into the Storm'', [[Samuel West]] in ''Hyde Park on Hudson'' | * He was played by [[James Wilby]] in ''Bertie and Elizabeth'', [[Iain Glen]] in ''Into the Storm'', [[Samuel West]] in ''Hyde Park on Hudson'', [[James Purefoy]] in ''Churchill'', and [[Alex Jennings]] in ''The King's Speech'' radio play. | ||
{{Monarchs of England and Great Britain}} | {{Monarchs of England and Great Britain}} | ||
[[Category:British monarchs]] | [[Category:British monarchs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:39, 9 March 2024
George VI, also known as Bertie, was the King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. Originally the Duke of York, he succeeded his elder brother, Edward VIII, after Edward's abdication on 10 December 1936. George VI was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II, in 1952.
Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]
Early life[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the Doctor found that Edward VII had disappeared along with Balmoral Castle in 1902, he warned that the future of the royal family, along with the rest of history, was threatened. He said that, along with the rest of his successors, there would be no George VI. (PROSE: Revenge of the Judoon)
In 1936, while his elder brother reigned as King Edward VIII, "Bertie" was the Duke of York. (PROSE: Players [+]Loading...["Players (novel)"])
Ascension[[edit] | [edit source]]
After Edward VIII's abdication on 10 December 1936, the Duke of York ascended to the throne as George VI. Lady Jennifer Buckingham described "Bertie" as a "terribly sweet" yet a "so shy, poor man." She attributed this to having being overshadowed by his elder brother all his life as well as his stammer, which she anticipated would hinder his capability to manage public speeches. The Sixth Doctor suggested that he would "rise to the occasion", which Buckingham concurred with, suggesting that the "very practical and sensible" Elizabeth would be able to build up his confidence. (PROSE: Players [+]Loading...["Players (novel)"])
The Ninth Doctor was photographed at the coronation; this evidence lead Daniel Roberts to be sceptical of the claims that people were seeing the Doctor in the 21st century, as documented on the whoisdoctorwho.co.uk website, as, by Daniel's workings out, would make the Doctor over a hundred years old, which he believed was "impossible". (PROSE: Have You Seen This Man? [+]Loading...["Have You Seen This Man? (short story)"])
Framed photographs of George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth were present in the Cabinet War Rooms. (TV: Victory of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Victory of the Daleks (TV story)"], The Pandorica Opens [+]Loading...["The Pandorica Opens (TV story)"])
Death[[edit] | [edit source]]
George VI died on 6 February 1952. He was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II. (PROSE: A History of Humankind [+]Loading...["A History of Humankind (novel)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- He was played by James Wilby in Bertie and Elizabeth, Iain Glen in Into the Storm, Samuel West in Hyde Park on Hudson, James Purefoy in Churchill, and Alex Jennings in The King's Speech radio play.
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