King George V - Founder of the House of Windsor Documentary

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[mrskenscott]

King George V & King George VI would have been so proud of their Lilibet. She
was a great Queen who loved the Commonwealth.

[frolyhorn]

King George V contributed to leading his country out of Depression successfully and unitedly, when other European countries failed to do so. That in itself is an amazing historic feat by a reigning monarch, which could serve as a template and lesson for any future monarch.. The king needs to be recognised more than ever. Thank you for sharing.

[davidlogan]

George V was a model constitutional monarch with a great deal of common sense. He never stood in the way of constitutional reforrm or political changes. He sided with the people against conservative extremism that could have seriously endangered the monarchy. His making a Labour government acceptable was extremely wise. He also ensured that the royal house ended any perceived association with Germany and Russia. He put the British monarchy and people first. The Balfour declaration ensured that Australia, Canada and New Zealand developed as independent dominions while remaining loyal to the Crown. As independent Realms they continue an association with the monarchy. George V ensured that the monarchy acted on the advice of the elected governments and remained apolitical. That won over all his peoples uniting them in loyalty to the monarchy at least in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It was inevitable that matters would change in Ireland after his death as well as India and elsewhere. His granddaughter Elizabeth II continued for over 70 years as a constitutional monarch. Those parts of the empire that wished to leave were allowed to under the modern Commonwealth without any resentment. George V was a model constitutional monarch and his understanding of his role ensured the survival of the monarchy well beyond his death. For that alone he should be viewed as a great Sovereign.

[Longshanks]

One of the most underrated British monarchs, and one of the all time best, who did more to save his dynasty from collapse than he often gets credit for.
He revolutionised the monarchy to prevent revolution.

[johncassani]

My great grandfather was a member of what would become the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in World War I. He was one of the few survivors of the massacre at Beaumont-Hamel. He received a handwritten commendation from King George V, which my grandfather kept throughout his whole life. Both he and his second son were good and courageous wartime kings.

[bernardcassidy]

Great documentary, great voice and great content, I've always admired King George V and Queen Mary, talk about duty and sacrifice, they were the real deal, they certainly didn't live for their own happiness but for a much higher cause, a lifetime vocation, to renounce one's personal feelings and opinions , so as to be a representative of all and a constant and a constant reminder to government that there's another representative of the people who watches, listens and advises, on their behalf, King George V and King George VI, were, to me, the perfect types of men, who, not born as heirs, stood up to the plate, against their very natures and inclinations and carried on, never complaining, never explaining, RIP these great Kings.

[gezza]

Our beloved late Queen Elizabeth II looked so much like her Grandmother, Queen Mary. Both her grandparents adored their granddaughter

[briofhyrule]

I find it interesting that people found his reign unremarkable. He sounded incredibly smart and made a lot of good choices during his time.

[MeowMeow-byub]

Mary of Teck was an amazing woman and a fashion icon at the time. She was very popular . Her trips to hospitals during the war was something that kings and queens never did before. She was also a philanthropist.

[dwrighte]

Finally, it is made clear why George did not grant his cousin asylum. That was quite a sad episode, and I am sure George must have been emotionally upset that his government refused this and did not implement the rescue plan.

[cinemaipswich]

I thank the producers of this documentary. Here is the history of my parents, grand parents and great grand parents. What joy and woe they must have seen. After WWII my father as a Irish Republican Catholic, and my mother as an English Royalist Protestant, saw fit to move to Australia. Their union would have been rejected by their families. 70 years I am here, but this history is part of my story on the road of life.

[heartofoak]

George V embodies, for me, all that is good in a constitutional monarchy. His guidance and advice in the Late 1920s and early 1930s were invaluable. I do think that the Late Queen drew an enormous amount of her wisdom from the examples set by both her grandfather and father George V1. In the whole of the 20th century, we have been blessed by wise sovereigns, Edward V11, George V, George V1, and Elizabeth 11. May God give good guidance and long life to our new sovereign King Charles 111.

[marilenapantazi]

Great King, deserves more recognition than he gets

[jeanclaycomb]

George V is very underrated. Thanks for a ver insightful program.

[geraldinegonsalvez]

A brilliant insightful historical documentary. 🙏
Thank you

[samright]

King George V was a great King!! I never knew his story until this Documentary..

[nancygalloway]

A strong, wise, good, and kind king. Excellent doc. Thank you so much for posting and God bless 😊.

[pamdoherty]

I am presently reading the biography of George V by Jane Ridley. it amazes me that such an "ordinary" man was in the vortex of events and handled it all with his own natural good sense. There is no doubt that Queen Mary was his greatest asset. The monarchy was certainly in good hands during such a time of upheaval for monarchies throughout the world. I do believe if it were not for George (and Mary), Great Britain would not be a monarchy today.

[kristi]

Anyone who thinks this man wasn’t an excellent King clearly didn’t pay attention. From his boyhood days to his death, he did what was right for Britain and the Empire/ Commonwealth.

Now we need a video on his consort, Mary of Teck, please and thank you!

[sweethistortea]

I remember one time reading a book and thinking, "Wow, I've never seen that photograph of Nicolas before!"
...Turns out it was actually a photograph of George as a young man. 😅