George VI of the United Kingdom

Military career

In 1909, Albert joined the Royal Navy and served as a naval cadet. Despite coming in at the bottom of the class, Albert moved to Dartmouth and served as a midshipman. He was still in the Navy when Edward VII died on 6 May 1910. His father became King George V. Prince Edward was created Prince of Wales on 2 June 1910. Albert was now second in line for the throne.

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1909 - Royal Navy - Cadet - Dartmouth - Midshipman - 6 May - 1910 - 2 June

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Albert served during World War I (1914 — 1918). He saw action aboard HMS Collingwood in the Battle of Jutland (31 May — 1 June, 1916). The battle was a tactical victory for the German Empire but a strategic victory for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

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World War I - 1914 - 1918 - HMS ''Collingwood'' - Battle of Jutland - 31 May - 1 June - 1916 - German Empire - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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In 1917, Albert joined the Royal Air Force but did not see any further action in the war.

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1917 - Royal Air Force

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In 1920, Prince Albert was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He then began to take on royal duties, representing his father, King George V.

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1920 - Duke of York - Earl of Inverness

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