George VI (1936-1952)
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. George VI married Elizabeth (known as the Queen Mother) and is the father of Queen Elizabeth II. |  | 1937 Brass Threepence - George VI Mintage: 45,708,000 Proof Mintage: 26,400 |
 |  | 1941 Silver Threepence - George VI Mintage: 60,000,000 |
 |  | 1944 Threepence - George VI Mintage: 69,700,000 |
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George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. His parents were George V and Mary of Teck. George did not think he would be King, but took the throne after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII. George VI married Elizabeth (known as the Queen Mother) and the couple were very popular during the war years. George was a heavy smoker and died in 1952 from lung cancer. His wife became knows as "Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother" and lived until 30th March 2002 when she was 101.
George VI is the father of Queen Elizabeth II.