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He supported Winston Churchill completely throughout the war and even visited armies on the battlefronts. He was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II , after he died of lung cancer in Though formally known as "His Highness Prince Albert of York," within the family the future king was called "Bertie," and, as a young man, "Albert. Though affectionate with his mother, affection was not always returned, and his father was harsh and critical.

His tutors forced him to write with his right hand, though he was naturally left-handed. At around age eight, the future King George VI developed a stammer, and he suffered the indignity of wearing leg braces to correct his knock knees. Often ill and easily frightened, Prince Albert was somewhat prone to tears and tantrums—traits that he carried throughout much of his adult life.

In , Prince Albert graduated from the Royal Naval Academy at Osborne, finishing at the bottom of his class in the final exam. He saw action at the inconclusive Battle of Juteland in May In , he joined the Royal Air Force and was certified as a pilot. After the war, Prince Albert went to Trinity College University of Cambridge and studied history, economics and civics.

He only stayed there for one year, however, and in , he was made the Duke of York and began to carry out public duties for his father.

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Around Prince Albert became reacquainted with Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, whom he had met as a child through their families' close relationship. Upon seeing her again as an attractive year-old, Albert was smitten, but shy and awkward. After twice rejecting Albert's marriage proposal, Elizabeth finally accepted, and they were married on April 26, , at Westminster Abbey.

They had two children: Elizabeth, born in , and Margaret, born in Prince Albert and Princess Elizabeth were able to solidify their relationship during the first several years of marriage.