4 real historical locations · United Kingdom
The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer with the help of an unconventional Australian speech therapist, culminating in his address to the British people on the declaration of war in 1939. Colin Firth won an Oscar as the reluctant king.
CinemaMapped has mapped 4 real historical locations where the story takes place, spanning United Kingdom.
King George VI, crippled by a stammer, works with Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue to deliver the radio address announcing war — the speech that defi...
King George VI's war declaration broadcast of 3 September 1939 was heard by millions across the British Empire. He had worked with Lionel Logue since 1926, using unconventional breathing and relaxation techniques. The...
View location →An Australian speech therapist named Lionel Logue treats Prince Albert's stammer in his Harley Street rooms — the unconventional friendship between patient a...
Lionel Logue (1880–1953) treated George VI from 1926 until the King's death. His case notes, rediscovered by his grandson in 2010, confirmed the film's portrayal of their methods and friendship.
View location →King George VI broadcasts the declaration of war on 3 September 1939. The speech he delivers — against his stammer, with Logue coaching beside the microphone...
George VI's wartime broadcasts were critical to British morale. He and Queen Elizabeth remained in London during the Blitz, visiting bombed areas and refusing to leave. Broadcasting House was itself bombed in 1940.
View location →The Royal Family retreats to Balmoral, where Albert — not yet King — wrestles with his stammer in the shadow of his charismatic but troubled brother Edward. ...
Balmoral has been the Royal Family's Scottish retreat since Queen Victoria. The abdication crisis of 1936 thrust the reluctant Albert into kingship — and forced his stammer into the most public arena possible.
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