History of The British Line of Succession - George V

George V

On the day of George V's death, 20 January 1936, the line of succession to the British throne was as follows:

1. Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (b. 1894), eldest son of the king
2. Prince Albert, Duke of York (b. 1895), second son of the king
3. Princess Elizabeth of York (b. 1926), elder daughter of the Duke of York
4. Princess Margaret of York (b. 1930), younger daughter of the Duke of York
5. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (b. 1900), third son of the king
6. Prince George, Duke of Kent (b. 1902), fourth son of the king
7. Prince Edward of Kent (b. 1935), son of the Duke of Kent
8. Princess Mary, Princess Royal (b. 1897), daughter of the king
9. George Lascelles, Viscount Lascelles (b. 1923), elder son of the Princess Royal
10. Gerald Lascelles (b. 1924), younger son of the Princess Royal

The throne passed to the first person in line, who became Edward VIII.