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His first-born, King/Emperor Edward VIII. He abdicated less than a year later, so King George's second-born, King/Emperor George VI, took the throne.
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∙ 10y agoKing Edward VIII (Edward VIII was king for less than a year, as he abdicated so he could marry an American actress)
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∙ 10y agoHis oldest son Edward the Eighth (he abdicated after about 10 months, so King George V's second son, King George the Sixth, inherited it)
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∙ 10y agoHis oldest son King/Emperor Edward VIII.
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∙ 10y agoHis oldest son, King Edward VIII.
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Who took the throne after George V?
His oldest son King/Emperor Edward VIII.
Who was monarch in 1927?
George V was the monarch of the UK until his death in 1936
Why was albert called King George V?
Albert was called King George VI. His father was King George V. When King George V died in 1936 his oldest son took the throne. He was King Edward VIII. Before the year was out King Edward abdicated so he could marry an American. So, Prince Albert took the throne. Sometimes monarchs change their names for certain reasons when they take the throne. Albert decided to call himself King George VI as a "continuation" of his father's reign.
Who was on the throne in great Britain in 1930?
George V
Who was on the throne in 1876?
The king in the UK was George V.
Which king was on the throne is World War 1?
George V
Who was on the throne in 1918 to 1940?
in UK: George V Edward VIII & then George VI
When did George V king of England die and who succeeded him?
King George died on the evening of January 20, 1936. His oldest son, Edward, took the throne as Edward VIII. He abdicated on December 11, 1936 to marry a foreigner, which a monarch can't do. So, Prince Albert took the throne and changed his name to King George VI in honor of his dead father.
Was King george V's sister Mary ever in line for the throne?
Unfortunately, King George had no sisters named Mary, so no she was not in line for the throne.
Who was on the throne of great Britain when the first commonwealth games?
George V was on the throne at the first Commonwealth Games in 1930.
How did king george v come to power?
In 1865 Queen Victoria was Queen of the UK. Her oldest son, Prince Albert Edward of Wales, was next in line to the throne. That year Prince Edward had his second child, George, was born. His older brother, Prince Albert Victor, was second in line to become King after his father. But, in 1892 Prince Albert Victor became sick and died. This boosted Prince George to second in line after his father. In 1901, Queen Victoria died and Prince Albert Edward took the throne, calling himself Edward VII. This made Prince George the Heir to the throne. In 1910 King Edward died and Prince George took the throne.
Who succeeded george v on the throne of England?
King George V was succeeded by King Edward VIII who abdicated and became the Duke of Windsor and, Edward VIII was succeeded by his brother, King George VI.
