The King's Speech

The film The KINGS SPEECH has won countless awards including BAFTA'S and Oscar's  but the real life story of King George VI and the characters that surrounded him can teach us so much more than mere cinematic enjoyment. In fact, King George VI not only left the Royal family and Britain's current Queen with an amazing legacy but the example of his life and the choices he eventually made should inspire us all. His is a story of overcoming obstacles of both a physical and human nature and triumphing. Make no mistake however these were not an easy set of hurdles for George VI to overcome. Yet, the man nicknamed 'Bertie' did so, both on his own terms as well as on the advisement and better judgment of those who truly loved him. George VI listened and learned. He was able to both concede and triumph. Though it is fair to say that the road he traveled was far from easy and it was frequently an extremely lonely one he journeyed on.  Yet, it was not easy. After all it is bad enough for anyone to have a physical disability or disadvantage but imagine being a King afflicted with a speech impediment? Indeed this it has to be downright awful. However, the lessons learnt in studying how King George VI overcame the obstacles of a both a difficult childhood to a speech irregularity can teach us all something about overcoming our own greatest fears. Here we will look at the challenges which confronted the former Monarch in both childhood, and adult life while discovering how he learned to combat them in order to reign supreme. This is the story of perseverance in the face of adversity. A story of the King's Speech both in difficulty and triumph which should be an inspiration to all.


About the Author:

Susan Crimp is the Author of nine other published works on: Rose Kennedy, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Kate Hepburn, The Princesses of Monaco and Elton John. An award winning documentarian Crimp has received The Pierre Salinger award and has been commended for her humanitarian work in Central America.