George VI

George VI was the father of Queen Elizabeth II and served as King of the United Kingdom and head of the British Commonwealth from December 11, 1936, to February 6, 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India, a title that ended with India's independence. George VI struggled with a lifelong stammer, which made public speaking a challenge, but with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue, he overcame this difficulty—an inspiring story later adapted into the film The King's Speech. George VI passed away in 1952 at the age of 56, and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, succeeded him.