The Year of Three Kings (FULL DOCUMENTARY) George V, Edward VIII, Abdication, Royal Family History

1936 saw three kings of England, in a year that greatly unsettled the monarchy. Following the death of George V, he was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who a few months later abdicated and was exiled to France, and his younger brother George VI ascended to the throne. This was a time of great crisis and instability for the English royal family, calling into question the role and relevance of the monarchy in a world in the midst of change. King George VI was the British king portrayed in the award-winning movie 'The King's Speech' #britishroyalfamily #royalfamily #royalfamilystory #royalty #royalfamilyhistory #kinggeorgev #kinggeorgevi #kingedward #britishroyalnews #britishhistory #theroyalfamily #britishmonarchy #theroyals ---- Stream Royal Family Documentaries On Demand! Powered by Chicken Soup for The Soul Entertainment. Subscribe to the Really Royal Channel!