Royal family Hanna-Friida Konks
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
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
Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Was educated privately Was crowned on 2 June 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