What the British Royal Family Looked Like the Year You Were Born
From weddings to funerals, births to coronations, and, of course, a few scandals in between.
By BRIE DYAS
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The world may change dramatically, but there's one thing that's for sure: The British Royal Family will endure. We're taking a look back from the days of King George V to Prince George.
King George V, Queen Mary, and the Prince of Wales are seen out in front of the British Officers' club.
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1918: A Royal Anniversary
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King George V and Queen Mary celebrate their silver anniversary. They married July 6, 1883.
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1919: Family Outing
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King George V, Queen Mary, and their youngest son Prince John leave the Great Allied War Photographic Exhibition.
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1920: The Duke
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The future King George VI (then named Albert) is made Duke of York. Here, he poses while dressed in his robes for the House of Lords.
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1921: Game Time
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The Duke of York kicks off a charity football game between Tottenham Hotspurs and Corinthians.
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1922: A Royal Wedding
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Princess Mary marries Viscount Lascelles.
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1923: Another Royal Wedding
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The Duke of York (the future King George VI) marries Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother). Also this year, Princess Mary gives birth to George Lascelles (7th Earl of of Harewood).
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1924: A Royal Baby
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Princess Mary gives birth to a son, Gerald Lascelles.
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1925: Family Getaway
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The Duke of Kent, Queen Mary, Elizabeth, Duchess of York, and George, Duke of York visit Balmoral Castle.
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1926: A Future Queen is Born
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The Duke and Duchess of York hold Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) at her christening.
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1927: Baby Queen
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A portrait of the young future queen, who bears more than a passing resemblance to her great-granddaughter Charlotte.
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1928: Royals, En Route
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King George V and Queen Mary in a carriage on their way to the Knights of St John Ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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1929: Holiday Travels
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Princess Elizabeth on the platform at King's Cross station, about to depart with her Royal grandparents for Christmas holidays at their Norfolk country home, Sandringham.
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1930: Royal Sister
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The Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth pose with the new Princess Margaret, who was born on August 21.
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1931: Anniversary Celebration
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The Duke and Duchess of York accompany Princesses Elizabeth and niece Diana, at Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland, for the Golden Wedding celebrations of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, the Duchess's parents.
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1932: Joining the Grandparents
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Princess Elizabeth accompanies King George V and Queen Mary to a church service at Crathie, near Balmoral.
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1933: Three Royal Generations
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King George V, the Duke and Duchess of York, and Princess Elizabeth take a trip in the Royal carriage.
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1934: A Royal Wedding
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Prince George, Duke of Kent (son of George V and Queen Mary) marries Princess Marina.