Edward VIII grave concern that the couple were followed by members of the Metropolitan Police Special Branch, who examined in secret the nature of their relationship. An undated report detailed a visit by the couple to an antique shop, where the proprietor later noted "that the lady seemed to have POW [Prince of Wales] completely under her thumb." The prospect of having an American divorcée with a questionable past having such sway over the heir apparent led to anxiety among government and establishment figures. King George V died on 20 January 1936, and Edward ascended the throne as King Edward VIII. The
George VI of Armenia as new Catholicos of All Armenians as Gevork VI (also known as George VI of Armenia) and was eventually allowed to return to Etchmiadzin. During the Soviet regime, the press praised George VI as one of the most outstanding supporters of the "struggle for peace". He died in 1954 and a new catholicos Vazgen I was elected in 1955 as Catholicos of All Armenians. George VI is buried near the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. George VI of Armenia George VI of Armenia (, "Kevork VI Cheorektjian") (December 2, 1868 – May 9, 1954) was the Catholicos of the Armenian