What was King George VI’s first name? Albert?
Yes, it was. Albert assumed the style and title of King George VI to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy, after the constitutional crisis caused by the abdication of Edward VIII.
King Edward VII was also named Albert (Bertie) Edward by his mother Queen Victoria, with the intention that he would rule as King Albert Edward. He chose to use his second name, Edward, so as not to undervalue his father’s status among royalty.
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