The Importance of Being… George

The paper aims to investigate the life and reign of King George VI as a cultural personality. Firstly, I will look at the personal aspect. Destined for life as a Prince, he was marred from early childhood by a terrible stammer, thus being regarded with pity by his subjects. However, soon after the death of his father, Prince Albert was crowned King. Secondly, historically speaking, the prospects of WWII were already looming in the horizon and the British Monarchy needed a trustworthy King. That was when his figure stepped into the light and he became symbol of British resistance.