A windswept visit to Polesden Lacey in Surrey, an Edwardian house in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk The future George VI and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (the Queen Mother) spent part of their honeymoon there in 1923 #polesdenlacey #georgevi #queenmother
King George VI, June 2020. Niagara Falls, ON.
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Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with the Dean of Windsor after the funeral service for her father. Credit: AP
King George VI is remembered less for grandeur and more for resolve. His burial at Windsor affirmed his place among Britain’s most quietly consequential monarchs.
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Historical image of George VI
His brother, the reluctant Duke of York, became King George VI. The course of history shifted, placing his young daughter Elizabeth directly in the line of succession to become Queen Elizabeth II. #GeorgeVI #ElizabethII
George VI,
Framed by a
Tree.
Goodnight, Bluesky.
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**Coin of the Day**
Great Britain 1937 George VI/Elizabeth Silver Coronation Medal SP61 PCGS GSH
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The shy prince, who struggled with a stutter, now faced the throne. The monarchy's reputation was shaken by the abdication crisis. His coronation in May 1937 aimed to restore public faith. #Coronation #GeorgeVI
El príncipe tímido, que luchaba contra la tartamudez, ahora enfrentaba el trono. La reputación de la monarquía se vio sacudida por la crisis de abdicación. Su coronación en mayo de 1937 buscaba restaurar la fe pública. #Coronación #GeorgeVI
Australia Scott #177 (MNH).
1937 5s King George VI Coronation issue in rich purple-brown. Sharp engraving, pristine gum, and excellent color—an attractive high-value commemorative.
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1946 Vintage 1 PENNY New Zealand George VI KM #13- Circulated
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1946 Vintage 1 PENNY New Zealand George VI KM #13- Circulated
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Hong Kong - Scott # 151-53
Complete set, unused, lightly hinged.
Issued to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
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South Africa George VI 1952 Silver 3 Pence Proof PR67 PCGS Low Mintage
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George VI
#GeorgeVI was crowned on this day in 1937 after #EdwardVIII's abdication; he was a Nazi sympathizer & Adolf Hitler had a plan to invade Britain & put him back on the throne; George VI wasan admirable figure & symbolized the British resistance to Nazi Germany...
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King George VI's address to mark the end of WWII in Europe #history #veday #veday80 #georgevi
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‘Street Scene: "King George Dies"’
Thomas Adrian Fransioli (1906-1997). Oil on canvas. 20.96 x 15.88 cm. 1952.
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Singapore - Scott # 17 on Cover
Great condition
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🇨🇦 CANADA - 1 dollar 1937 #banknote #billetes #billet #Canada #Kanada #dollar #1937 #money #dinero #geld #GeorgeVI #JorgeVI #EdelweissCoins
KICK HIM TO THE CURB! (Or "KERB" in English English.) A UK State Visit at this point would be like #GeorgeVI inviting #HITLER in 1939! I'm sure CANADIAN PM #JustinTRUDEAU told #CharlesIII exactly that! Tragically, the #USPresident , traditionally #LEADERoftheFREEWORLD is NOW #ENEMYoftheFREEWORLD !
#OnThisDay in 1952: King George VI dies (at age 56. Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth II Newsreel report - youtube.com/watch?v=d6po... #RoyalFamily #KingGeorgeVI #GeorgeVI #ElizabethII #QueenElizabeth
Polesden Lacey in Surrey, a mostly Edwardian country house that served as the honeymoon venue of the future George VI and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later the Queen Mother) in 1923 @PolesdenLaceyNT #georgevi #polesdenlacey #queenmother
A frosty visit today to Polesden Lacey in Surrey, which was the home of the society hostess Margaret Greville from 1906. She invited the future George VI and Lady Elizabeth Bowe’s Lyon (later the Queen Mother) to honeymoon there in 1923. @PolesdenLaceyNT #georgevi
Racing Selections (for December 26)
Kempton
12.45 El Rio 15/2 each way
2.30 Envoi Allen 14/1 each way (4 pl)
3.40 East India Express 11/4 win
Treble
Kempton 1.20 Jukebox Man Evs 1.55 Constitution Hill 5/4
Aintree 1.05 Potters Charm 7/4
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🇬🇧 UK - 1 crown 1937 #greatbritain #uk #reinounido #großbritannien #coin #monedas #münzen #argent #crown #1937 #georgeVI #silver #plata #EdelweissCoins
A stamped envelope mailed from the UK to New York, USA in November 1939 with nineteen George VI postage stamps paying the postage of 2/6d... twelve deep-brown penny 1/2d stamps, six deep-red penny stamps, and one sixpenny pale-lilac stamp. The envelope also carries a blue 'By Air Mail' sticker.
An attractive cover posted 6.Nov.1939 from Charlebury, Oxon to New York with nineteen George VI stamps making up a total of 2/6d. Several stamps have their lower perforations trimmed indicating from a stamp booklet... higher value inverted watermarks?
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