His younger brother Albert succeeded the childless Edward in December 1936, taking the regnal name George VI.

1936 年 12 月，他的弟弟阿尔伯特继承了无子嗣的爱德华，国号为乔治六世。

He did so on the 11th of December, upon which Albert succeeded as King of Britain and Emperor of India, taking the regnal name George VI in honour of his father.

12 月 11 日， 阿尔伯特继承了英国国王和印度皇帝的头衔，并以乔治六世的国号纪念他的父亲。