With the recognition of "The King's Speech" as best motion picture of 2011, it is interesting to note that both George VI (1895-1952) and his speech therapist, Lionel George Logue (1880-1953) were Freemasons. Initiated in Naval Lodge 2612 in 1919, King George VI was an active member holding many of the highest offices in England and Scotland. WB Logue was initiated in 1908 in St George's Lodge (now JD Stevenson St. George's Lodge 6, Western Australian Constitution), where he served as Worshipful Master in 1919. King George VI said he considered Masonry to be one of the strongest influences in his life, "The world today does require spiritual and moral regeneration. I have no doubt, after many years as a member of our Order, that Freemasonry can play a most important part in this vital need.”
As a matter of interest, Lodge Brothers reported of the King, "His stammer rarely surfaced when he was involved in ritual."
As a matter of interest, Lodge Brothers reported of the King, "His stammer rarely surfaced when he was involved in ritual."
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