George V
George V
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George V was interred at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
George V died at Sandringham House, Norfolk.
George V issued a royal proclamation changing the name of the British royal house from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor.
George V declared war with Germany, marking the beginning of World War I for Britain.
George V and Queen Mary were presented as the Emperor and Empress of India at the Delhi Durbar.
George V's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey.
Edward VII died, and George became King George V.
George was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester.
Queen Victoria died, and George's father ascended the throne as King Edward VII.
George married Princess Victoria Mary of Teck at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, London.
George was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killarney by Queen Victoria.
Albert Victor, George's elder brother, died of pneumonia, making George second in line to the throne.
George V was baptized at Windsor Castle by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Charles Longley.
George V was born at Marlborough House, London, as the second son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales.
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