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[Illustration: KING GEORGE V
Son and successor of Edward VII upon the throne of England]

[Illustration: QUEEN MARY, CONSORT OF GEORGE V]

[Illustration: THE KING AND QUEEN AT TORONTO
King George V and the Queen when they visited Toronto, Canada, October
10, 1901, as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York]

[Illustration: KING GEORGE V LEARNING TO SPLICE ROPE

In this interesting old photograph King George (on the left), and his
older brother, the Duke of Clarence (on the right), are shown as boys on
the "Britannia," where they were thoroughly taught the principles of
seamanship. The Duke of Clarence, who was Heir to the Throne, died in
1892 at the age of 28 years, leaving the right of succession to his
younger brother.]

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CHILDREN OF KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY
Photograph by Paul Thompson, New York.

Reading from left to right: Their Royal Highnesses, Henry William;
Albert Frederick; Edward Albert, Prince of Wales; John Charles; Victoria
Alexandra, George Edward.]

What can be said of the future? It may be assumed that King George V
will know his people well. He is thoroughly English in life, character,
feelings; he knows Europe and the Empire better perhaps than any other
living man; he is in sympathetic touch with rich and poor alike and has
taken for many years deep interest in philanthropic and other schemes
for the betterment of the poor; he has been trained in the school of
constitutional monarchy by the personal teachings of his father and the
potent example of Queen Victoria. The London _Daily Telegraph_ said of
him at the time of his accession--speaking probably with the knowledge
of Lord Burnham, its proprietor, who had for many years been on intimate
terms of friendship with the Royal Family--that the new King had
undergone sedulous training and been educated to rule by learning to
obey. "The country will discover in him what those admitted to his
confidence have always realized--admirable traits of kindliness and
strength; wise common sense, practical judgment of affairs; shrewd
insight into character; and a singularly upright and lofty conception
of his kingly duty. He has a frank, generous, unspoiled nature, is
quick in apprehension, deliberate in thought, careful in expression,
controlled by a far-reaching consciousness of duty and is animated by a
vivid sense of his exalted mission. He is a keen sportsman, an admirable
father and husband, and a lovabl