Re: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother of the United Kingdom

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HereditaryPrincess

May 11, 2014, 04:08:56 PM
QuoteThe Great War broke out on her 14th birthday and during the horrific conflict she would lose one of her beloved brothers.
But despite her tender years the Queen Mother was determined to play her own part in the First World War at her Scottish childhood home.
Glamis in Angus was turned into a convalescent home for wounded soldiers and the then Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon would write letters for injured soldiers and run errands from the local shops for them.

How the Queen Mother did her bit during the Great War as a 14-year-old when her family's estate was turned into a convalescent home for wounded

PrincessOfPeace

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May 12, 2014, 01:07:49 AM
QuoteOn 12 May 1937 the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. Originally this date was chosen for the coronation of Edward VIII before he decided to abdicate.

Preparing for the coronation began at 4am with guests arriving two hours later. According to Westminster Abbey, "many peers carrying sandwiches in their coronets."

The Procession of the Regalia began at 9.30 proceeding through the cloisters to the Abbey. Dating back to the time of Charles II, the crowns and regalia were taken to the Jerusalem Chamber, The Deanery of Westminster the night before.
More: History Rewind: Coronation of King George VI | Royal Central

Curryong

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September 12, 2015, 08:07:25 AM Last Edit: January 08, 2022, 12:34:34 AM by TLLK

A thread to discuss King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother


I believe he was a very brave and honourable man, and a good king. He died far too early.

LouisFerdinand

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September 14, 2015, 12:05:13 AM
Dressed in naval uniform, King George VI listened to the matron of Norwich Hospital give her account of the bombing of the hospital in October 1942.     :shake:

LouisFerdinand

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December 23, 2015, 02:19:13 AM
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother - YouTube     
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was only The Honourable Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon when she was born in 1900.   
She did not become Lady Elizabeth until her father inherited the Earldom of Strathmore and Kinghorne in 1904.

LouisFerdinand

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December 27, 2015, 11:17:59 PM
Before her wedding, there was much speculation as to what Elizabeth would be known as following her marriage. George V's Private Secretary, Lord Stamfordham, believed that Lady Elizabeth would become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York but that she would not be a princess.     
The Home Secretary consulted the legal experts and informed Lord Stamfordham that Lady Elizabeth would indeed become a princess as well as a Royal Highness. She would acquire her husband's rank, styles and titles in their entirety. She would be known as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York. In reality she would actually become Her Royal Highness The Princess Albert, Duchess of York.

amabel

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December 29, 2015, 10:12:42 AM
Huh?  Sounds pretty odd that lord S would think that Eliz would not be a princess.

Jennifer

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December 29, 2015, 12:43:57 PM
The Queen Mother - 100 Years in 100 Minutes
The Queen Mother - 100 Years in 100 Minutes - YouTube
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

LouisFerdinand

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March 06, 2016, 09:54:10 PM
                     1939 Canadian Royal Visit 
                           1939 CANADIAN ROYAL FAMILY VISIT of King George VI to Vancouver BC. - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

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May 08, 2016, 10:52:08 PM
                             Queen Mary and King George V of England in West Yorkshire   
                               King George V & Queen Mary Visit West Yorkshire (1915-1918) - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

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July 03, 2016, 12:15:37 AM
King George VI of Great Britain was not expected to reign as a monarch. In fact, he did not start out as George. Actually his parents gave him the name of Albert Frederick Arthur George.   
                    King George VI of the United Kingdom - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

#13
July 12, 2016, 12:52:31 AM
                  George VI was the last King-Emperor.   
                   George VI - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

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August 03, 2016, 12:19:18 AM
A gentleman loaned me The Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Official Souvenir Programme.     
Included was A Prayer for the King's Reign written by John Masefield, Poet Laureate.       
The Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry wrote The Foreward.   
Details about the Coronation Procession were included.

Jennifer

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August 04, 2016, 10:41:46 AM
QuoteMonarchy Rules: A Look at George VI

Early Life

Albert Frederick Arthur George was born as the second son to the then Prince George, Duke of York and Mary, Duchess of York on 14 December 1895 at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. He was born during the reign of Queen Victoria – his great-grandmother and was fourth in line to the throne after his grandfather, father, and older brother, Prince Edward.

As the young prince was born on the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Prince Albert, his grandfather, The Prince of Wales was concerned on how his mother would take the news. He decided to write to his son to suggest that they use the name 'Albert' for the new prince, as it would mean a lot to Victoria. Victoria would later write about how pleased she was to the Duchess of York saying, "I am all impatience to see the new one, born on such a sad day but rather more dear to me, especially as he will be called by that dear name which is a byword for all that is great and good."

Read more:
Monarchy Rules: A Look at George VI – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

LouisFerdinand

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August 05, 2016, 12:16:59 AM
                             The crown is placed upon George VI's head   
                               King George VI Coronation, Special Release! 1937/5/18 - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

#17
November 23, 2016, 08:55:05 PM
Queen Elizabeth spoke at the beginning of the Second World War to the nation.     
Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) Speaks to the Nation [Full Resolution] - YouTube

LouisFerdinand

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December 23, 2016, 11:04:21 PM
Recognizing that she could count on and confide in Albert (George VI), The Duke of York was an important step in the development of Lady Elizabeth and Albert's relationship.   
At Christmas 1921 Albert gave Elizabeth a little clock along with a photograph of himself. He received a charming thank you note.   
:brr: :brr: :brr: :brr: :brr: :xmas18: :xmas18: :xmas18: :xmas18:

LouisFerdinand

#20
January 15, 2017, 09:49:31 PM
When the Women's Land Army was formed in 1939, Queen Elizabeth became Patron.

LouisFerdinand

#21
January 31, 2017, 09:25:31 PM
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and her parents, Claude and Cecilia went to Sandringham on the Saturday following the announcement of her engagement to Prince Albert. The first person Elizabeth met was Queen Alexandra, King George V's mother. Alexandra's daughter, Princess Victoria, whom Elizabeth was meeting properly for the first time, was curious to see her future niece by marriage.

LouisFerdinand

#22
May 21, 2017, 10:15:07 PM
During the Second World War, Queen Elizabeth went about her public engagements bedecked in couture suits from Norman Hartnell. When Elizabeth was asked if she did not consider it inappropriate for her to be seen in such finery at a time of such need, she replied that the people had come to see her and she was returning the compliment by putting on the best.

LouisFerdinand

#23
May 28, 2017, 12:44:45 AM
With so many troops fighting abroad and with so many having lost their lives, King George VI's Christmas Day broadcast to the nation in 1944 was especially poignant.     
:xmas5: :xmas5: :xmas5: :xmas5:

Jennifer

#24
May 31, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston
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