Forgotten prince hidden from public whose young death shaped the Royal Family’s future
ok.co.ukThe Royal Family has weathered scandals, wars, and even abdication throughout almost 1,000 years of history. While some members of the family will never be forgotten thanks to their triumphs or by scandals they were involved in, some have faded into obscurity and deserve to be pulled into the spotlight.
One of these people is Prince John - the youngest son of King George V, and, as a result King Charles' great uncle. Dubbed 'The forgotten son of the House of Windsor', Prince John's story is tragic and, in many ways, his life and memory has shaped the Royal Family's future.
Born on July 12, 1905, at York Cottage in the Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, Prince John Charles Francis was christened 'John', despite the name's superstitious past within the royal circles, but affectionately called 'Johnnie' by his kin.
At his arrival, his parents held the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, and his grandfather reigned as King Edward VII, making him a great-grandson to Queen Victoria.
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