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Relationship with Winston Churchill
Royal Duties and Ceremonial Roles
State Visits and Diplomacy
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George VI. Commonwealth and Imperial Roles
Commonwealth and Imperial Roles
This timeline covers George VI's roles within the Commonwealth and as Emperor of India.
December 11, 1936 - August 1947
Emperor of India
George VI held the title of Emperor of India until India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947.
December 11, 1936 - 1949
King of Ireland
He was the last King of Ireland until the country became a republic in 1949.
1949
Head of the Commonwealth
Following the London Declaration, George VI became the first Head of the Commonwealth.
