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Because his first name was Albert.
When you become king (at least in the UK), you get to pick the name you want to rule under. He chose George, which was actually his fourth name (Albert Frederick Arthur George), but he could have chosen it even if it hadn't been one of his birth names.
The most likely reason he went with George is that his father had ruled as George V, and after the scandals of his older brother Edward VIII, he probably wanted to suggest a return to the better days of his father's reign.
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Who came first King Edward viii or george vi?
King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 before he was coronated and was succeeded by his younger brother 'Bertie' who became King George VI.
What is george VI wife called?
she was endearingly call the Queen Mum
What was King George VI's first name?
King George VI's name at birth: Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg-GothaHe was the second son of King George VBorn: 14 December 1895Birthplace: Sandringham, Norfolk, EnglandDied: 6 February 1952 (cancer-related heart attack)Best Known As: King of Great Britain during WWIIgeorge-vAlbert - always known to the Family as Bertie.
Who was the ruler of England in 1942?
Neville Chamberlain was Prime Minister and King George VI was monarch.
Who ruled after King George V of England?
King George VI.
What where some of King George II nicknames?
King George VI was known as Bertie before he became King
What was king george VI real name?
He was known as Bertie to his family.
Who came first King Edward viii or george vi?
King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 before he was coronated and was succeeded by his younger brother 'Bertie' who became King George VI.
Why george vi not king albert?
There are certain names that are designated 'royal' names and Albert isn't one of them. Secondly, it was never envisaged that the Duke of York, 'Bertie', would ever become king and was only called upon to do so when his elder brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated before his coronation. 'Bertie' then had to adopt a 'royal' name and became King George VI.
What is short for Albert?
Nicknames include Al, Bert, and Bertie (the nickname for George VI of Great Britain, whose real first name was Albert).
What was queen elizabeths 11 father called?
george VI
What is george VI wife called?
she was endearingly call the Queen Mum
What was King George VI's first name?
King George VI's name at birth: Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg-GothaHe was the second son of King George VBorn: 14 December 1895Birthplace: Sandringham, Norfolk, EnglandDied: 6 February 1952 (cancer-related heart attack)Best Known As: King of Great Britain during WWIIgeorge-vAlbert - always known to the Family as Bertie.
Was George you related to George VI?
All British Monarchs named George were related to George VI.
Who was king of England from 1923 - 1936?
George VI
What nicknames does George Albert Romero go by?
George Albert Romero goes by Bertie.
Who did George VI succeed?
George VI succeeded Edward VIII (abdicated).
