Royals from around the world have stepped back from duties or given up their titles or the throne, be it for love, scandal or ...

The real reason King George VI was allowed to marry the Queen Mother despite the 'royal snobbery' of the time. By ED HOLT. Published: 02:40 EDT, 24 April 2025 | Updated: 02:51 EDT, 24 April 2025 ...

There's a mouthwatering renewal of the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes in prospect at Ascot next Saturday.

Sixty-eight years ago this month, King George VI died and left behind a legacy as a ruler who upheld the crown through scandal and war — despite never wanting to ascend to the throne.

Despite how King George VI unexpectedly became king, he was a symbol of continuity and stability during the Second World War, which began just three years into his reign, Harris says.

Prince George is set to turn 12 on 22 July, meaning a royal travel rule is abut to come into force for a crucial reason - protecting the line of succession.

George VI was born 129 years ago today: The timid prince who, having grown up in the shadow of his older brother, overcame a debilitating stammer to become a symbol of strength in the face of war ...

King George VI was an unlikely monarch – acceding to the throne in 1936 after the abdication of his older brother King Edward VIII, who reigned for less than a year.

King George VI is at right. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) By John Kelly. The year 1939 seems like an awfully long time ago: 75 years. But some Washingtonians remember it like it was almost yesterday.

Sally Bedell Smith’s latest book, “George VI and Elizabeth,” offers a different lesson. The author of such works as “Diana in Search of Herself,” “Prince Charles” and “Elizabeth ...

Sixty-eight years ago this month, King George VI died and left behind a legacy as a ruler who upheld the crown through scandal and war — despite never wanting to ascend to the throne.