British Royal Flags, Reign of George VI

1936-1952

Last modified: 2017-02-18 by rob raeside
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• King George VI
• Prince Albert, before his accession (as George VI)
• Coronation of King George VI 1937 hand waver flag

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King George VI

As king, George VI used the royal standard.

Albert, Duke of York; [later King George VI] 1920 - 1936

image by Martin Grieve, 21 April 2007

Based on Flaggenbuch (1926)

Royal Standard differenced by three point label charged with one blue anchor.

Although Albert Frederick Arthur George became King George VI in December 1936, he was never Prince of Wales, as that title was held by his elder brother Edward, who abdicated shortly after becoming King Edward VIII.
David Prothero, 21 April 2007

Coronation of King George VI 1937 hand waver flag

image provided by Argyle Museum Settlers, Rails & Trails Inc., 15 January 2017

Continued in: Reign of Elizabeth II