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Royal family

Royal family. Hanna- Friida Konks. King Edward VIII. Eldest son of King George V I n the army during World War I Known as David to his family Celebrity playboy Became king in January 1936 Wanted to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson Abdicated and left for France

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Royal family

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  1. Royal family Hanna-Friida Konks

  2. King Edward VIII • Eldest son of King George V • In the army during World War I • Known as David to his family • Celebrity playboy • Became king in January 1936 • Wanted to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson • Abdicated and left for France • Succeeded by his brother Albert as George VI

  3. King George VI • As The Duke of York never expected or wished to succeed to the throne • Was diffident and anxious • Suffered from a speech impediment • Two daughters • Became King George VI in December 1936 • Quickly restored confidence in the monarchy • The horrors of World War I • Time of economic austerity

  4. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary • Was educated privately • Was crowned on 2 June 1953. • A period of rapid and occasionally turbulent change. • The path of the Crown • Symbolic and formal functions and duties. • Embodiment of national identity and continuity. • Supported by Prince Philip • The first child Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales

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