George VIII
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HM George VIII | |
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Sovereign of the United Kingdom | |
In office 16th February 2019 – present | |
Preceded by | Edward X |
Prince of Wales | |
Preceded by | Edward Stewart |
Succeeded by | Michael Pearson Stewart |
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
In office 6th September 2016 – 29th December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Andrew B. Fraser |
Succeeded by | Vaclav Vinograd |
Personal details | |
Nationality | British |
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George VIII (born George Augustus Christian Stewart), is a British politician and current King of the United Kingdom. He became king upon the abdication of his father, King Edward X (also known as Akillian Talleyrand). Before his ascension to the throne, he was the Prince of Wales, Earl of Clarent, Prime Minister and Member of Parliament.