Why Did King George Change His Name?
George VI reigned over the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth Dominions from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was the last Emperor of India till the British Raj was abolished in August 1947. The near future George VI was born during Queen Victoria’s reign; he has christened Albert at birth after…
George VI reigned over the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth Dominions from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was the last Emperor of India till the British Raj was abolished in August 1947.
The near future George VI was born during Queen Victoria’s reign; he has christened Albert at birth after his great-grandfather Albert, Prince Consort, and was known as “Bertie” to his family and close associates. In 1910, his father became King George V. Albert, the king’s second son, was not expected to inherit the throne.
King George grew up in the shadow of his older brother, Prince Edward, the heir apparent. During World War I, Albert attended naval college and served in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
Why Did King George Change His Name?
Because Queen Victoria had made it clear that she did not want any king to rule as Albert and thereby eclipse her Albert. As a result, Albert, Duke of York, elected to use one of his other names, George.
