George V Biography

Birth of George V, 2nd eldest son of Edward VII & Alexandra of Denmark

Joins the Britannia as a naval cadet

Created Duke of York

George V marries Mary of Teck

Southern Cross left London on 23 August 1898, after inspection by HRH the Duke of York (the future King George V), who presented a Union Flag

Succeeds as King of Great Britain

Begins his reign during the constitutional crisis.

Is proclaimed king following Edward VII's death.

Insists an election is held to precede any reform to the House of Lords

Insists an election is held to precede any reform to the House of Lords

Is crowned with Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey.

Crowned King of Great Britain

Marks the formal coronation of the new British monarch.

Becomes the first reigning British monarch attending an Indian durbar.

Attends the Delhi Durbar with Queen Mary.

George V & Churchill inspect the Royal Naval Div before it sails to the Dardanelles

Succeeds as King of Northern Ireland

Opens the 1st Northern Ireland Parliament

Laski complains George V had been undemocratic in asking for a national Government

George V asks MacDonald to form a National Government

Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India

Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India

Hosts a visit by Gandi in Buckingham Palace during the Round Table Conference on India

Begins the practice of Royal Christmas broadcasts

Opens the 64 Country conference in Kensington, London

Celebrates his Silver Jubilee

Begins an illness which ends in his death

Georges last words are, "How is the Empire?". Death of George V