England has seen observed monarchs and royalty throughout its history. Kings and queens did everything in their power to uplift the spirits of the English people during times of war and depression. King George VI is not necessarily the most illustrious of these kings, but his story and background are certainly compelling. His family, military background, unexpected coronation and involvement in World War II influenced England more than many will ever know. For years, monarchs have ruled and influenced England; however, perhaps no one was as unprepared and at the same time central to the country's social and chauvinistic development as King George VI. George VI was born at York Cottage, Sandringham on 14 December 1895. It was the anniversary of the Prince Consort's death and he was christened Albert Frederick Arthur George in his honor and named Albert in honor of his grandfather, Prince Albert. His parents were King George V and Mary of Trek. George VI was his parents' second son, behind Edward, the heir to the throne. His nickname for his family and friends was "Bertie". George was naturally wary and anxious and suffered from a speech impediment, "though he never lacked courage or resourcefulness, and had a strong sense of duty". (History of the Royal Family) Unbeknownst to most, George VI was not the only monarch who stammered. Charles I also suffered from speech deformation. George was prone to tears and was often bullied by his nanny who pinched him before handing him over to his mother, forcing her to return the child in frustration. Because his nanny often did not feed him properly, George was often very sickly as a child. His guardians had also forced him to write with his right hand, although it was natural... in the middle of the paper ......t, Outbreak of war with Germany." England, London. 3 September 1939. Speech. Kilrow, Karen. “Draft version of King George VI's first war speech” in the auction block, 25 November 2013. Web, 1 December 2013. Simkin, John . 21 October 2013. Web. 1 December 2013. . Stretch, Euan "King's Speech Script Found: King George VI Had NINE DAYS to Prepare for Famous Stammer-Breaking Radio Oratory." Web. 1 December 2013. .Suzanne Edgar, 'Logue, Lionel George (1880– 1953)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Center for Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au /biography/logue-lionel-george-10852/text19261, last accessed 21 December 2013.