What illness did King George VI have?

Answer 1

He died of lung cancer. He was also diagnosed with Buerger's disease, a condition attributable to smoking that causes the capillaries in extremities (e.g., fingers and toes) to collapse and cut off blood flow. The condition often leads to amputation. In light of George VI's diagnosis, Buerger's disease (as well as gout") became known as "the King's disease."

Answer 2

George the III of Hanover suffered from porphyria. During King Georges lifetime it was believed the King had lost his mind and was unfit to govern. The Prince of Wales was installed as regnant and the "playboy" prince governed the nation effectively. Later Queen Victoria was terrified she or her offspring would suffer from the "royal disease" too. The late Princess Margaret Rose, the sister of the current monarch; Queen Elizabeth II suffered from porphyria. Her wild, unconventional ways were similar to King George III.

Answer 3

It is thought that the King died from a disease called Porphyry.