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King George VI

(1895-1952), Reigned 1936-52

Sitter associated with 562 portraits
The second son of George V and Queen Mary, he served in the navy (1909-17) and qualified as a pilot in the Royal Air Force in 1919. He was President of the Industrial Welfare Society, an area of special concern. He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and became King on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936. He and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother were held in great affection by the population for the courage and sense of duty they showed during the War. Following his death in 1952, he was succeeded by his eldest daughter who became Queen Elizabeth II.

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28287

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28288

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28289

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28290

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28291

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28292

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28293

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28294

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28295

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28296

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28297

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28298

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28299

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28300

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28301

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28305

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28306

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28307

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28308

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King George VI

by Vandyk
whole-plate glass negative, 28 May 1922
NPG x28309

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