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William VI
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Reign11 June, 1985 - 13 October, 2017
Coronation25 August, 1985
PredecessorCharles III
SuccessorAlexandra
BornWilliam Edward Charles
(1950-12-17)17 December 1950
Balmoral Palace, Scotland
Died13 October 2017(2017-10-13) (aged 66)
Buckingham Palace, London
Burial20 October 2017
Westminster Abbey, London
SpouseConnie Nielsen
(1989 - 1993, engaged)
Issue
Full name
William Edward Charles
HouseHanover
FatherCharles III
MotherLauren Bacall
ReligionProtestant
Military service
Branch/service
Years of service1979-1983 (active service)
Battles/warsThe Troubles
Falklands War
Multinational Force in Lebanon

William VI (William Edward Charles; 17 December, 1950 - 13 October, 2017) was King of the United Kingdom from 1985 to 2017. He is known for his moderate approach towards the royal institution and has been credited for the success of several treaties between the United Kingdom and its respective allies in the wake of the end of the Cold War. He is also the father of the current Queen Alexandra.

Titles & Honours

  • 17 December 1950 - 7 July 1951 His Royal Highness Prince William of Cambridge
  • 7 July 1951 - 11 June 1985 His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
  • 11 June 1985 - 13 October 2017 His Majesty The King

Honours

Ancestry

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