King George VI, who reigned from 1937 until his death in 1952, has been depicted among the prominent people on the Foundation's list of famous people who stutter.

Did George the 6th stammer?

Treatment of George VI

Before ascending the throne as George VI, the Duke of York dreaded public speaking because of a severe stammer; his closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on 31 October 1925 proved an ordeal for speaker and listeners alike.

Did King George VI overcome his stammer?

George VI was helped to overcome his stammer by Lionel Logue. The story inspired the film The King's Speech. In the letter, he reveals how anxious he was "to get my responses right in the abbey" and his gratitude and relief that the "great day" had gone smoothly.