Death and state funeral of George V

Death and state funeral of George V
George V lying in state, draped with the Royal Standard
Date
  • 20 January 1936 (1936-01-20)
  • (death)
  • 28 January 1936 (1936-01-28)
  • (state funeral)
Location
ParticipantsBritish royal family

George V, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk on 20 January 1936, at the age of 70. He was succeeded by the eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated that year.