George VI's funeral took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

George VI died at Sandringham House, aged 56, of a coronary thrombosis.

George went to London Airport to see Elizabeth and Philip off on their tour to Australia, which was his last public appearance.

George's left lung was removed in a surgical operation due to a malignant tumour.

British India became the two independent Dominions of India and Pakistan.

Victory in Europe Day celebrations took place, and crowds shouted 'We want the King!' in front of Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace was bombed while the King and Queen were there.

The first night of the Blitz on London occurred, and the King and Queen resolved to stay in London despite German bombing raids.

George and Elizabeth toured Canada and the United States; George personally accepted and approved the letter of credence of the new U.S. ambassador to Canada.

George VI's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey.

Edward VIII abdicated, and Albert became King George VI.

King George V died, and Edward ascended the throne as King Edward VIII.

Albert gave a closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, which was an ordeal due to his stutter.

Albert married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in Westminster Abbey.

Albert was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killarney by his father.

Albert qualified as an RAF pilot.

Albert accompanied King Albert I of Belgium on his triumphal re-entry into Brussels.

Albert flew across the Channel to Autigny and served on the staff of the RAF's Independent Air Force in France.

Continuation of the Battle of Jutland.

Albert was involved in the Battle of Jutland as a turret officer aboard Collingwood.

Albert was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood.

Queen Victoria died, and the Prince of Wales succeeded her as King Edward VII. Prince Albert moved up to third in line to the throne.

Albert was baptised 'Albert Frederick Arthur George' at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) was born at York Cottage, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. This date was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather Albert, Prince Consort.