I was reading that the second son of George V was named George VI. What was his first son's name and why didn't he succeed his father?

jersey124

George V's first son was Edward VIII who abdicated the throne in within a year to marry an American divorcee. Oct 19 04, 5:09 PM

MaggieG 5

Neither son was known by their "King's" name within the family. Edward VIII was called David, and George VI was called Bertie. Oct 19 04, 5:24 PM

Sondheim

When Prince Charles becomes king he will be called King George VII. Oct 20 04, 12:19 PM

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