CE121
King & Country
Not yet released - expected in mid-October.
Throughout his reign, George V appeared in a great many ceremonial dress uniforms. His favourite however was that of a Royal Navy ‘Admiral of The Fleet’, reflecting his own service in the Navy and his great affection for it.
King George V(1865-1936) was King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India from 1910-1936.
Born during the long reign of Queen Victoria he was the second son of the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward Ⅶ ).
From 1877-1892, George served in the Royal Navy and forever after had a great affection for and pride in Britain’s senior service.
Following Victoria’s death, George’s father became Edward Ⅶ however his reign lasted barely 10 years and in 1910, George became King George V, ruler of a mighty empire that spanned a quarter of the globe. During his reign George V was to see tumultuous changes with the rise of socialism, communism and all kinds of rebellions and independence movements around the world.
In the midst of all of this King George V was an ‘island of stability and service in an ocean of turbulence and turmoil’.