How World War One Transformed the Monarchy
Explore the transformation of George V from a symbol of Edwardian luxury to a figure of national duty.
Throughout the First World War George V and Queen Mary visited battlefields, collecting and commissioning souvenirs and art from the trenches. The King collected this material, aware of the significance and profound impact this global war would have upon the life of the nation and world. Rare photographs of the battlefield visits, and commissioned art, reveals the monarch’s evolving role and the origins of remembrance traditions, which are still honoured by The King today.
Join our curator as we discover how the First World War reshaped the British monarchy, transforming George V from a symbol of Edwardian luxury into a figure of national mourning and duty.
Remembrance Day: How World War One transformed the monarchy Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
