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Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent, mounted the guard at the catafalque on the night of January 28th, the day before the funeral as a mark of respect to their father.

At George's funeral procession, as the funeral cortege turned into New Palace Yard, the Maltese Cross fell from the Crown and landed in the gutter. This was viewed as a bad omen for the new King, Edward VIII, who would abdicate before the year was out.

Legacy

George was a well-known stamp collector, and played a large role in building the Royal Philatelic Collection into the most comprehensive collection of United Kingdom and Commonwealth stamps in the world, in some cases setting record purchase prices for items. His enthusiasm for stamps, though denigrated by the intelligentsia, did much to popularise the hobby.

Tribute

A statue of King George V was unveiled outside the Brisbane City Hall in 1938 as a tribute to the King from the citizens of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The square on which the statue stands in front of the Brisbane City Hall, was originally called Albert Square, but was later renamed King George Square in honour of King George V.

Styles from birth to death

1. 3 Jun 1865- 1892: His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales

2. 1892- 22 Jan 1901: His Royal Highness The Duke of York

3. 22 Jan- 29 Nov 1901: His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall and York

4. Nov 1901- 6 May 1910: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

5. 6 May 1910- 20 Jan 1936: His Majesty The King

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