He was not heir to the throne at the time so was allowed to take part in combat. Prince Albert (later King George VI) served in the Navy and Army. But he was banned from combat in case he was captured by the German Army. He was awarded the Military Cross and in 1918 learned to fly. For Christmas 1914, she helped arrange for a tin containing tobacco or sweets to be sent to every man in the armed forces.Įdward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) served in France as a Staff Officer. Other British royals played a part in the war: The name change helped to separate him from them.
George V was related to the leaders of Russia, Germany and other European royalty. The British Empire was ruled by the Royal Family.ĭuring the war, the Royal Family changed its surname from 'Saxe-Coburg-Gotha' to 'Windsor', which sounded more British.
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