The King's Speech Timeline ( Real )

birth
December 14, 1895

Birth of Prince Albert, Duke of York

Prince Albert, later known as King George VI, is born.

marriage
April 26, 1923

Marriage of Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Prince Albert marries Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would become Queen Elizabeth.

health
Circa 1926

Duke of York begins speech therapy

Prince Albert seeks help from Lionel Logue to manage his stammer.

death
January 20, 1936

King George V dies

King George V passes away, leading to Prince Albert's brother Edward VIII becoming king.

abdication
December 11, 1936

Edward VIII abdicates the throne

Edward VIII abdicates to marry Wallis Simpson, leading to Prince Albert becoming King George VI.

coronation
December 11, 1936

Prince Albert becomes King George VI

Prince Albert assumes the throne and adopts the name George VI after his brother's abdication.

speech
September 3, 1939

George VI delivers wartime speech

King George VI delivers important wartime speeches to boost morale during World War II.

The King's Speech Timeline ( Fictional )

character_background
Early 1900s

Prince Albert's Early Speech Impediment

Prince Albert struggles with a stammer from an early age, affecting his public speeches and interactions.

character_status
1925

Prince Albert Ascends as Duke of York

Prince Albert holds the title Duke of York and begins to take on more public duties, highlighting his speech difficulties.

therapy_start
1926

Meeting Lionel Logue

Prince Albert meets Lionel Logue, an unorthodox Australian speech therapist, seeking help for his stammer.

therapy
1926-1927

Therapy Sessions Begin

Lionel Logue starts treatment with Prince Albert, implementing unique methods to overcome his speech impediment.

historical_event
December 1936

Prince Albert's Brother King Edward VIII Abdicates

King Edward VIII abdicates the throne, and Prince Albert becomes King George VI unexpectedly.

therapy
Early 1937

Preparation for King's First Radio Broadcast

King George VI rigorously prepares with Lionel Logue for his first major radio address to the nation, requiring flawless speech delivery.

climax_event
March 1937

King's Speech on the Radio

King George VI delivers a successful and moving speech on the radio, overcoming his stammer and uniting the nation.

relationship
Late 1930s

Ongoing Friendship Between King and Lionel

King George VI and Lionel Logue maintain their close friendship and professional relationship beyond the initial therapy.