Chronicle of George VI

The funeral of King George VI took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

King George VI died at Sandringham House in Norfolk from a coronary thrombosis at the age of 56.

King George VI made his last public appearance at London Airport to see Elizabeth and Philip off on their tour to Australia.

King George VI's left lung was removed in a surgical operation due to a malignant tumour.

British India became the two independent Dominions of India and Pakistan. King George VI relinquished the title of Emperor of India.

Victory in Europe Day celebrations took place, with crowds shouting 'We want the King!' in front of Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace was bombed while the King and Queen were there.

The first night of the Blitz on London occurred, killing about one thousand civilians.

The coronation of King George VI took place at Westminster Abbey.

King Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, and Prince Albert became King George VI.

King George V died, and Edward ascended the throne as King Edward VIII.

Prince Albert gave a closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, which was an ordeal for him due to his stutter.

Prince Albert married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in Westminster Abbey.

Prince Albert was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killarney by his father.

Prince Albert qualified as an RAF pilot.

Prince Albert was mentioned in dispatches for his actions as a turret officer aboard Collingwood in the Battle of Jutland.

Prince Albert was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood.

Queen Victoria died, and the Prince of Wales succeeded her as King Edward VII. Prince Albert moved up to third in line to the throne.

Prince Albert was baptised 'Albert Frederick Arthur George' at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.

Prince Albert, the future King George VI, was born at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. He was named after his great-grandfather Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. His birth was significant as it marked the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather.