A short film about King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, more commonly known now as the Queen Mother. George VI, also called (1920–36) Prince Albert, Duke of York, in full Albert Frederick Arthur George, (born December 14, 1895, Sandringham, Norfolk, England—died February 6, 1952, Sandringham), king of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. After King Edward VIII abdicates, The Duke and Duchess of York were called upon to assume the responsibilities of the throne as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was born on 4 August 1900, the daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. In 1923 she married the Duke of York, second son of King George V and Queen Mary. Their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth (now HM The Queen) and Princess Margaret were born in 1926 and 1930 respectively. When the Duke of York succeeded his brother, King Edward VIII, becoming King George VI in December 1936, the Duchess became Queen Consort.
