The ‘other Prince George’ made eerie prediction

King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936 and is the great-grandfather of King Charles III, is known for his significant impact on the British monarchy and some fascinating quirks. Apart from changing the royal family’s name to Windsor during WWI and marrying Mary of Teck, he was rumored to have unusual tattoos, a passion for stamps, and even psychic abilities. Known for his stern demeanor, King George V was once heard warning his children that fear was essential to maintaining royal discipline.

During one heated moment, King George V predicted that his eldest son, Prince Edward, would ruin himself within a year of his death—a prophecy that came true. Despite growing closer to Edward over time, the King allegedly hoped his son would never have children, wishing instead for his younger son, Bertie, and granddaughter Lilibet (future Queen Elizabeth II) to inherit the throne. King George V died in 1936, and within a year, Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. This paved the way for Bertie to become King George VI, who led Britain through WWII and died in 1952, after which Elizabeth II became queen.