The secret document that puts the death of George VI’s brother in a new light
It is a royal death that has never been satisfactorily explained. Officially, George VI’s brother, the Duke of Kent, died ...
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'He'll get three miles and the King George is a possibility' – Paul Nicholls leaves Kempton door ajar for Pic D'Orhy
Although untested beyond 2m5f over fences, Nicholls is adamant Pic D'Orhy can stay three miles, making races like the King ...
King George VI Chase favourite pushed out to 10-1 after heavy defeat leads to major betting shake-up
FRENCH superstar Il Est Francais was pushed right out to 10-1 for the King George VI Chase after an abysmal run on Sunday. The Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm-trained six-year-old had been the ...
King returns to Royal Marines training base to meet recruits
He attended the training centre 50 years ago, completing three days commando training there as part of his pilot training in ...
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'The King George is going to be very hot, so there's no point in running' - The Real Whacker primed for Betfair Chase
He had been originally earmarked for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing day, after flooring hot ...
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Mourning prompts memories of King George VI's death
As Queen Elizabeth II lies in state, people across the West have been remembering what happened in the days and weeks following King George VI's death in 1952. Stan Jones, 88, remembered working ...
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George VI
On the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in December 1936 he was proclaimed King and took one of his middle names, George, on succeeding to the throne. The coronation of George VI and Queen ...