GEORGE V

(1865), by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India; George Frederick Ernest Albert, second son of Edward VII.: b. Marl borough House, June 3. On death of his elder brother,'Duke of Clarence, he became heir-apparent (1892); entered navy as cadet (1877); served on Britannia training ship two years; then went three years’ trip round world on Bacchante; midshipman on Canada(i1883); lieutenant (1885); commander of gunboat Thrush (1890). As Duke of York he entered House of Lords (1893), and on July 6, 1893, he married Prince Victoria Mary of Teck (now Queen Mary); their children are: (1) Edward Albert (Prince of Wales), 6. June 23, 1894; (2) Albert Frederick, Duke of York, 6. Dec. 14, 1895; (3) Victoria Alexandra (‘Prince Mary’), 6. April 25, 1897; (4) Henry William, 6. March 31, 1900; (5) George Edward, 6. Dec. 20, 1902; (6) John Charles, 6. July 12, 1905, d. Jan. 18, 1919. In 1901 the Duke of York, now rearradmiral, became Duke of Cornwall (on his father’s acce ion) and Prince of Wales (Nov. 9); set out on Ophir to make a colonial tour and open the first Commonwealth Parliament; in 1905-6 he visited India. On May 6, 1910, King George ascended the throne; coronation, June 22, 1911. On Dec. 12, 1911, His Majesty was proclaimed Emperor of India in person at Delhi Durbar, during what constituted the first visit of a Brit. monarch to his Overseas dominions. During World War he labored ince antly for his country’s good, encouraging troops on Fr. front by frequent visits, and making numerous appearances at great munition and industrial centers. In July 1917 the family name of the King was changed to Windsor by royal proclamation,