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Georg Ludwig elector of Hanover became George I of England in 1714 simply because he was the Protestant heir nearest in blood to the late Queen Anne & therefore the most credible alternative to a Catholic Stuart restoration under the deposed James II. George never learned to speak English & partly because of that as well as his prioritizing Hanover over Britain, he never won the affection or even respect of the British (portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller)

Royal governess Marion Crawford claimed that the princesses called George V 'Grandpa England'. But Margaret later denied this, claiming 'we were much too frightened to call him anything but Grandpapa.'

With 61 number one hits and over 160 million records sold, George Strait has more than earned his title as “The King of Country.” Thanks to his smooth, pure country voice, George has been the subject of great admiration since he made his debut in 1976. Despite his immense fame, George has always been down to earth […] More

George V: The Tyrant King, which airs tomorrow on Channel 5, explores the life of the monarch grandson of Queen Victoria, who was killed by his doctor in 1936, aged 70.

A new documentary explores Prince George, the Duke of Kent's rumoured relationships with men and women. And claims he had bisexual affairs and was seen in drag.

Yesterday Charles's dashing equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, was dressed down in a hoodie and trainers - and strolling along a London stre...

Take a look at everything from weddings to funerals, births to coronations, and a few scandals in between.

The original 'party prince'

Queen Elizabeth is one of British history's most beloved monarchs. Here's how her father prepared her for a long and successful reign.

9868, OILETTE, PRINTED IN ENGLAND, HIS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY GEORGE V., listed in 1911/1912 & 1913/1914 Postcard Catalogues