George VI
| Year Start | 1936 |
| Year End | 1952 |
| Date of Birth | 16th October 1895 |
| Date of Death | 12th January 1952 |
King George VI did not expect to become king, he was the shy brother of Edward VIII who only took the thrown when Edward abdicated. King George VI ruled during World War two and bravely refused to leave London during the blitz. The two princesses; Elizabeth and Margaret, spent the war years in Windsor Castle away from harm.
After the war King George VI saw some great social change happen in the country, including the start of the National Health Service. The entire country came to see the Festival of Britain that was held in London in 1951.