George V of the United Kingdom

And even though she is not gainfully employed, she still receives millions of ‘tax payer funded’ dollars each year, for the privilege of touring the world and waving at the adoring masses. These facts alone should be enough to make you wonder why people turn out in their thousands to see the Queen when she comes to town. You can see them crowding along city streets, waving their flags, and cheering, and gushing about how ‘special’ it was to see the Queen as she walked by. ‘I love the Queen, isn’t she wonderful!’ you will hear them say. But why is the Queen considered to be such a ‘special’ person? The Queen ascended to her privileged position by inheriting the title and rank of her Father, King George VI. Just as he did from his father, King George V, and as all the other monarchs did right back to the beginning of that particular royal line. The person who founded the line was presumably the toughest, or most influential, Lord of the surrounding lands. And through bloodshed, or consensus, became the King. So the person that the throngs are fawning over, and glorifying, is a distant descendent of a good fighter or politician, and gets paid millions of dollars every year to do…

Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926 in London, United Kingdom. She was born to George VI, which later died in 1952. Elizabeth then immediately ascended the throne in 1952, which starts her reign of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. She married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, and had Prince Charles, heir to the throne, in 1948. She is known for her longest serving monarchy in the history of Great Britain and for her service in World War II. Elizabeth has been the…

The film follows a young Englishwoman, Lucy Honeychurch, who is touring Italy with her cousin. While at a hotel in Florene, Lucy meets George Emerson, a charming free-spirited young man, who Lucy eventually develops an affection toward. However, once Lucy returns to England, she ponders settling down with a wealthy man by the name of Cecil Vyse. When the free-spirited George reappears in her life, Lucy must decide between him and Cecil. The audience can easily depict the Cook’s ‘heritage film’…

After the death of his father, King George V, King Edward the VIII rules for less than a year, from January to December 1936 before abdicating his throne for his forbidden lover. On December 11, 1936, the King gives a radio broadcast, announcing his decision to abdicate his throne in order to avoid leading England into a constitutional crisis and leaves his brother the soon-to-be King George VI in his place. King Edward wishes to marry a two time divorcee, Wallis Simpson, and in doing so will…

England’s Prince Albert has difficulties with his speech. He has a speech impediment, which means he stutters while speaking. Prince Albert must take the throne yet with his stammering he is unable to communicate effectively. His country needs him to take the throne, but many worry. Prince Albert’s wife, Elizabeth, hires Lionel Logue a speech therapist. Lionel uses unconventional ways to cure Prince Albert of his stammering. This movie was exceptional. I have never seen it before and was…

The film shows Bertie, who later becomes King George VI’s struggle through a problem he has. The film was released in 2010 and has won numerous Oscars such as, the best actor and best screenplay. The film begins in England 1925 in Wembley Stadium where the Duke of York Prince George VI’s struggle is first introduced to the crowd, where he struggles to overcome his problem. His wife is there to support him, in his struggle and to help him out. She meets many people, to try help him overcome his…

January 30, 1820 THE NEW AMERICAN BATTLE TIMES King George III holding a letter. Yesterday at 8:38 pm, King George III died at Windsor Castle. King George III was the king of the United Kingdom during the American Revolution and he supported the British side during it. He was born on June 4, 1738 at Norfolk House, St. James's Square, London. His reign lasted from 1760 to 1811. His father, Fedrick Lewis, The Prince of Wales, died in 1751 when George was 12. His grandfather, George II, was king…

The Americans had many disagreements with the way Great Britain was treating Americans. Great Britain believed the Americans sent to the new land to be used to help the economy and the King. The American believe they had the same rights as the Britain from the motherland (“What Caused “, 2015). Another many cause of the American Revolution was the taxes that were imposed on the colonist by Britain. These taxes were for the benefit for King George III, in order to pay off his det. The colonists…

for their babies and children” (p 61). Moreover, the author quotes a lot of diaries and letters for a better understanding of the subject. For instance, quoting The Declaration of Independence gives a better insight in rights demanded by the Americans: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (p 116). On the other hand, this…

eventually declare their independence from England and start their own country. Some of the more strict laws and restrictions set in place by the Empire, and parliament, to establish greater control over the colonies included heavy taxations on almost anything and everything, not allowing Westward expansion, and invasion of the colonist privacy with the mutiny act. England took many steps to try to control the colonist but would in the end be extremely unsuccessful. To this very day people in…