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What the royal family looked like the year you were born

From weddings to funerals, births to coronations...

By Brie Dyas
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The world may change dramatically, but there's one thing that's for sure: the royal family will endure.

We're taking a look back from the days of King George V to Prince George...

1

1916: Taking a Ride

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Queen Mary and King George V leave Buckingham Palace.

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1917: At the Club

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King George V, Queen Mary, and the Prince of Wales are seen out in front of the British Officers' club.

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3

1918: A Royal Anniversary

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King George V and Queen Mary celebrate their silver anniversary. They married July 6, 1883.

4

1919: Family Outing

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King George V, Queen Mary, and their youngest son Prince John leave the Great Allied War Photographic Exhibition.

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5

1920: The Duke

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The future King George VI (then named Albert) is made Duke of York. Here, he poses while dressed in his robes for the House of Lords.

6

1921: Game Time

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The Duke of York kicks off a charity football game between Tottenham Hotspurs and Corinthians.

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7

1922: A Royal Wedding

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Princess Mary marries Viscount Lascelles.

8

1923: Another Royal Wedding

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The Duke of York (the future King George VI) marries Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother). Also this year, Princess Mary gives birth to George Lascelles (7th Earl of of Harewood).

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9

1924: A Royal Baby

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Princess Mary gives birth to a son, Gerald Lascelles.

10

1925: Family Getaway

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The Duke of Kent, Queen Mary, Elizabeth, Duchess of York, and George, Duke of York visit Balmoral Castle.

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11

1926: A Future Queen is Born

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The Duke and Duchess of York hold Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) at her christening.

12

1931: Anniversary Celebration

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The Duke and Duchess of York accompany Princesses Elizabeth and niece Diana, at Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland, for the Golden Wedding celebrations of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, the Duchess's parents.

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13

1932: Joining the Grandparents

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Princess Elizabeth accompanies King George V and Queen Mary to a church service at Crathie, near Balmoral.

14

1933: Three Royal Generations

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King George V, the Duke and Duchess of York, and Princess Elizabeth take a trip in the Royal carriage.

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15

1934: A Royal Wedding

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Prince George, Duke of Kent (son of George V and Queen Mary) marries Princess Marina.

16

1935: King George V's Silver Jubilee

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Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret wave from the balcony with King George V and Queen Mary. Also this year, Prince Henry (son of George V and Queen Mary) marries Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, and King George V's sister, Princess Victoria, dies.

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17

1936: Funeral For a King

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King George V dies, Edward ascends to become King Edward VIII, then abdicates the throne 326 days later to marry Wallis Simpson. Here, he walks in his father's funeral procession with his brothers.

18

1937: A New King

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After his brother abdicates the throne, the Duke of York becomes King George VI. Here, we see His Royal Highness with Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret on Coronation Day.

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1938: Royal Watching

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Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, Queen Mary (centre) and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret observe the presentation of new colours to Grenadier Guards at Buckingham Palace.

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1939: King's Chorus

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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sing a song at the King's Camp at Abergeldie Castle, with Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth.

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