King George V (1865-1936) Having Lunch After Tiger Hunting In Nepal

King George V (1865-1936) having lunch after hunting tigers in Nepal, 1911 (1936). The King and Queen Mary travelled to India in 1911 to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to commemorate their coronation. George, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, was born at Marlborough House on 3rd June, 1865. In 1893 he married Princess Mary (with whom he had six children) and in 1910, upon the death of his father, he became king. In 1924 he appointed Ramsay MacDonald, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, and in 1932 he introduced the idea of broadcasting a Christmas message to the people. He died of influenza on 20th January, 1936 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward. From "His Majesty the King, 1910-1935", introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936). (Colorised black and white print). Creator: Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector/Heritage Images via Getty Images)