Royal Central11d
The death of a king in a modern era: how George V’s passing was announced to the world
It was not an auspicious start to the new year of 1936 for King George V. The previous year had seen ‘Grandpa England’, as ...
History Extra9d
The death of King George V – and why his doctor hastened his demise
After a short illness, George V died on 20 January 1936. The following day, British Pathé described him as “more than a King, ...