The New Student's Reference Work/York, H. R. H., George
York, H. R. H., George, Duke of, second son of King Edward VII, and now King George V, of Great Britain and Ireland, was born at Marlborough House, London, on June 3, 1865. With his older brother, the late Duke of Clarence, he entered the navy as a cadet in June, 1877, and spent a number of years in the service, his latest command being on H. M. S. Crescent. His royal highness has been in most parts of the world and done duty in various stations of the British fleet. In 1892 he became heir to the throne and in 1901 was created Prince of Wales. In 1893 he married Princess Victoria Mary of Teck. By her he has six children, the oldest, Prince Edward, being born in 1894. In 1901, accompanied by the duchess, the duke paid a visit of state to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the visit to Australia being designed to commemorate the opening of the first parliament of the new Australian Federation or Commonwealth. In 1908 he visited Quebec at the celebration of its fourth centenary. See George V. and Wales, Prince of.
