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King George V died in 1936 and was automatically succeeded by his eldest son who was proclaimed King Edward VIII. King Edward insisted on marrying a divorced American, so gave-up the throne in 1936 in favour of his brother Albert, who was proclaimed King George VI and crowned in 1937.

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12y ago

His son Edward VIII.

Edward viii

Actually Edward VIII abdicated his throne to mary an American divorcée (Wallis Simpson), he and his wife then moved to Austria. His second oldest brother Prince Albert took the regnal name and became King George VI (who is Queen Elizabeth II's father).

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King George VI of the United Kingdom died on 6th February 1952 and was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, who became Queen Elizabeth II.

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King Edward the 8th, but he abdicated after about 9 months. King George VI took over then. P.S.King George VI was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.

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King Edward VIII succeeded George V. He abdicated after a brief time and his brother Geroge VI became king.

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George IV.
George IV.

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William IV (the brother of George IV).

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King/Emperor Edward the Eighth.

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George V

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victoria

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