His younger brother Albert succeeded the childless Edward in December 1936, taking the regnal name George VI.
1936 年 12 月,他的弟弟阿尔伯特继承了无子嗣的爱德华,国号为乔治六世。
人物档案
He did so on the 11th of December, upon which Albert succeeded as King of Britain and Emperor of India, taking the regnal name George VI in honour of his father.
A regnal name, or reign name, is a name used by some monarchs and popes during their reigns. The term is simply the adjective "regnal", of or relating to a reign, monarch, or kingdom, modifying name.
Since ancient times, monarchs have frequently, but not always, chosen to use a name different from their own usual personal name when they inherit a throne.