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George Frederick Ernest Albert Collection

George Frederick Ernest Albert, also known as King George V, was a prominent figure in British history during the early 20th century

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935

Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown

King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with their children Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving St

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Sandringham House, Norfolk, on the night of King George Vs death, 1936

Sandringham House, Norfolk, on the night of King George Vs death, 1936. From George V and Edward VIII - A Royal Souvenir, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1936]

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935)

The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Prince of Wales, 1902

Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Queen Mary visiting a Welsh colliery, 1935

Queen Mary visiting a Welsh colliery, 1935. A print from King Emperors Jubilee, 1910-1935, by FGH Salusbury, Daily Express Publications, London, 1935

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: Unknown

Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Naval disarmament, 1930. Le Desarmement Naval. King George V (1865-1936) welcomes delegates of the United States, Japan, France and Italy to the London Naval Conference

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, 1951

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, 1951
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951)

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Silver Jubilee 1910-1935, May 6th - King George V and Queen Mary, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Silver Jubilee 1910-1935, May 6th - King George V and Queen Mary, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Silver Jubilee 1910-1935, May 6th - Their Most Gracious Majesties King George V and Queen Mary, 1935. Souvenir postcard celebrating the 25th anniversary of the reign of King George V (1865-1936)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Claude Grahame-White hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Claude Grahame-White hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White Hydroplane, 1912. The early aviation pioneer, Claude Grahame-White flew his hydroplane at Cowes over the assembled yachts which included the Royal Yacht which had King George V

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V and Queen Mary visiting Henly Regatta on the state barge, 1912

King George V and Queen Mary visiting Henly Regatta on the state barge, 1912. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920)

King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Wounded Heroes from the Front: Their Majesties visiting one of the Indian Hospital Camps

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). First cousins German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935)

King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935). Three Generations. On May 6, 1910, Edward VII died, and his son succeeded him as King George V

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). King George V opens the Queensway Tunnel, a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V and Queen Mary... British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, 1925, (1935)

King George V and Queen Mary... British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, 1925, (1935)
King George V and Queen Mary riding on a model railway at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, 9 May 1925, (1935). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) on a miniature train

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina... at Balmoral in 1934, (1951)

King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina... at Balmoral in 1934, (1951)
King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina and her parents at Balmoral in 1934, (1951). Group portrait at the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)

King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: Unknown

On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: Unknown
On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom on the Royal Yacht Britannia with equerry

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown

Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown
Cover of " The Sphere", coronation number, June 1911. Actual scenes of the coronation of King George V: the ceremony

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Their Majesties the King & Queen with Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930

Their Majesties the King & Queen with Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930
Their Majesties the King & Queen with the little Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930. King George V (1865-1936)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Creator

Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Creator
Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1908

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1908. Group portrait of the Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) and Princess of Wales (1867-1963)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Creator

Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Creator
Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V and Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933

King George V and Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) on board the royal yacht

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: George V and Queen Mary in Delhi, India, 1911, (1935)

George V and Queen Mary in Delhi, India, 1911, (1935). The King and Queen travelled to India to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to celebrate their coronation

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pull their weight, 1930s (1935)

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pull their weight, 1930s (1935). From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Princess Elizabeth, 1935

Princess Elizabeth, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Nizam of Hyderabad pays hommage at the Delhi Durbar, 1911, (1935)

The Nizam of Hyderabad pays hommage at the Delhi Durbar, 1911, (1935). The King and Queen travelled to India to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to celebrate their coronation

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, 1929 (1937). Artist: CE Turner

George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, 1929 (1937). Artist: CE Turner
King George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, during his convalescence in 1929, (1937)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V and Queen Mary with Princess Margaret driving to church, Balmoral, c1930s

King George V and Queen Mary with Princess Margaret driving to church, Balmoral, c1930s. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown

Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. World Wide Empire; West Indies / Egypt / Canada / India / Africa / China / Australia / 1837-1897 / Queen Victoria Empress of India

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales with their Children, 1871 (litho)

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales with their Children, 1871 (litho)
1062705 Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales with their Children, 1871 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920). His Majestys Visit to the Somme Battle-field

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V decorates British personnel, Belgium, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920)

King George V decorates British personnel, Belgium, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). The Kings Visit to Belgium: presenting decorations to heroes of the Royal Naval Air Service

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V visits the front, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, 1917, (c1920)

King George V visits the front, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Within Range of the German Guns: His Majesty, in field-marshals service uniform and steel helmet

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920)....bluejackets [sailors of the Royal Navy] marching past His Majesty [King George V] on board one of the battleships at Scapa

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). His Majestys Fourth Visit to his Armies in the Field

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: King George V cheered by ANZAC troops at the Western Front, First World War, August 1916, (c1920)

King George V cheered by ANZAC troops at the Western Front, First World War, August 1916, (c1920). His Majestys Visit to the Front...the New Zealanders welcome

Background imageGeorge Frederick Ernest Albert Collection: Canadian cavalry, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Canadian cavalry, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Canadian cavalry, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Canadian Cavalry and the King: cheering His Majesty [King George V] after a royal inspection



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George Frederick Ernest Albert, also known as King George V, was a prominent figure in British history during the early 20th century. This caption explores various moments and aspects of his life. In 1935, Queen Mary's Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace served as a backdrop for important events such as King George V's Silver Jubilee. The room exuded elegance and grandeur, reflecting the royal couple's refined taste. During this momentous occasion, the J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia sailed gracefully on the water in 1934. These magnificent vessels were crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship. Amidst his regal duties, King George V made it a point to connect with his people. In 1935, he visited a Welsh colliery alongside Queen Mary to show support for the working class and understand their struggles firsthand. Tragedy struck when King George V passed away in 1936 at Sandringham House in Norfolk. The somber atmosphere enveloped the estate that night as Britain mourned its beloved monarch's loss. Before her marriage to Prince Albert (later known as King George VI), Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon captivated hearts with her beauty. This photograph captures her radiant charm during her wedding year of 1923 but was taken later in 1935 when she had become Duchess of York. Prince of Wales is another title associated with young Prince Albert before ascending to kingship. In this image from 1902, we catch a glimpse of him during his formative years while he prepared himself for future responsibilities that awaited him. Naval disarmament became an important topic during the early '30s due to rising tensions across Europe. Although creator unknown, this photograph symbolizes efforts towards peace and stability amidst global uncertainties. The bond between King George V and Queen Mary remained strong throughout their reign together.