Thursday, January 27, 2011

George VI: The Reluctant King


via life.com

“The last king of England (so far), George VI was an unlikely monarch, ascending to the most high-profile throne in the world when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated in December 1936. The tale of his kingship -- and of his struggle to overcome a lifelong stammer while inspiring Britons during the bleak early years of World War II -- is told in the Oscar-nominated 2010 film, The King’s Speech. . . ”

Visit Life here to read and see more about George VI. Official site of The King’s Speech, a movie I highly recommend.

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