George VI the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, J. H. Thomas. King George V had severe reservations about Prince Edward, saying "After I am dead, the boy will ruin himself in twelve months" and "I pray God that my eldest son will never marry and that nothing will come between Bertie and Lilibet and the throne." On 20 January 1936, George V died and Edward ascended the throne as King Edward VIII. In the Vigil of the Princes, Prince Albert and his three brothers took a shift standing guard over their father's body as it lay in state, in a closed
British India (band) this time entering the ARIA Album Chart at No. 5. and featuring the tracks 'God Is Dead' 'You Will Die & I Will Take Over' and "I Said I'm Sorry". Thieves sold 25,000 Cds, over the coming months. British India embarked on their biggest tour to date in support of 'Thieves'. Popular Television host 'Dicko' announced that British India were one of his favourite Australian bands because "they did things the old school way" touring up and down the country taking their music to the people. At this time British India earned the reputation as the hardest working band in