The Coronation Book of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

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Zweiniger‐Bargielowska, Ina (2016), "Royal death and living memorials: the funerals and commemoration of George V and George VI, 1936–52", Historical Research, 89 (243): 158–175, doi: 10.1111/1468-2281.12108 Across Britain, gossip spread that Albert was physically and psychologically incapable of being king. No evidence has been found to support the contemporaneous rumour that the government considered bypassing him, his children and his brother Prince Henry, in favour of their younger brother Prince George, Duke of Kent. [53] This seems to have been suggested on the grounds that Prince George was at that time the only brother with a son. [54] Early reign [ edit ] Crown coin with George in profile, 1937 Something gets lost in translation when they make the request to the goldsmith,” said Farris. Intended for the fourth ring finger, the ring was instead made for the little finger. a b c "Queen Mother's Coronation Gown". Royal School of Needlework. 26 May 2021 . Retrieved 2 April 2023.

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The first to arrive in procession were the royalty and foreign representatives; they arrived ten minutes after departing the palace. The royal members were led in by two officers of arms—the Bluemantle Pursuivant ( R.P. Graham-Vivian) and the Portcullis Pursuivant ( A.R. Wagner)—followed by two Gentleman Ushers (Captain Humphrey Lloyd and Colonel Vivian Gabriel), and were led to their seats in the royal gallery. [22]