King George V Emblem of Empire and War Years
United Press recounts the life of King George V from his 1910 succession to his reign through war years, noting his shy but steadfast leadership, devotion to empire, and decline in health. It highlights his decorous court, public affection during 1928, and personal interests, including yachts, shooting, radio, and photography.
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Great Britain
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India
Palet
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Queen Victoria
Geonze
Britain
Scotland
Boy of 10 Brings London First News of King George Death
A grubby Cockney boy of ten delivered the first news of King George VI’s death to about 8,000 people at Buckingham Palace. He ran breathless into the crowd shouting the king is dead, while an equerry in formal dress carried the official bulletin to the palace gate. The scene carried a solemn, hushed tone as the crowd processed the historic moment.
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Leon L. Kay
United Press
London
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Midigat
Bulletin
King George V Dies at Sandringham Abbey Awaiting Westminster State Funeral
King George V died at Sandringham after a long illness as Edward VIII prepared to assume duties. The body lay in the death chamber as preparations began for a state funeral and a move to Westminster Abbey. Princess Mary attended a private service at St Mary Magdelene.
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Harry L. Jenny
United Press
Sandringham
England
Sandringham House
George V
St. Mary Mag
Walene
Edward VII
Edward VIII
Westminster Abbey
King Edward VII Crowned Ruler of British Empire
A historical profile of Edward VII tracing his lineage from Prince of Wales to monarch. It outlines his education at Osborne and Dartmouth, naval training, WWI service, travels totaling about 200,000 miles, and aviation involvement. The piece notes his youthful public restraint, wartime actions, and persistent royal rumor linking him to various princesses.
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Edward VII
British Empire
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France
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Trench
Fle
Mar
Lord Cavan
Britain’s New Heir Apparent Is Duke of York
Britain's new heir apparent to the throne is the Duke of York, 40, brother of the late King Edward VIII and second son of George VI. The text outlines Bertie's life from childhood, his marriage to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, and his rise to public prominence as heir after Edward's abdication. It notes his daughters Elizabeth and Margaret, his education, and his early reputation.
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Britain
Duke OF York
Ay Sldney J. Williams
United Press
London
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York
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George VI
Princess Hlinsbeth
Margaret Rosw
Edwart
Duke of Yorke
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Bertie
Royal House
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Albert
Frederick
Arthur
George
the Duke of York
Yorke Cottage
Sandringham
Edward VIII
Eton
Funeral services for King George V set for next Tuesday
Windsor announces funeral arrangements for King George V with a state procession from Westminster Hall to Windsor. The coffin will arrive in London Thursday and lie in Westminster Hall until Tuesday, when services will be held at Westminster Abbey.
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St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Westminster Hall
Paddington
London
Westminster Abbey
Body of Monarch Is Removed To Church
King George V rests in an oak casket at Sandringham and is moved to the Church of St Mary Magdalen for lying in state before transport to Westminster Hall for the state funeral next Tuesday. London reports the Commons and Cabinet pledging allegiance to the new king Edward VI in a late night session.
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London
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