May 12, 1937
Dear Diary,
The day I was praying to God that wouldn’t come is today. After less than an hour, I will be in front of thousands of royal and British people, and will become the king of the United Kingdom. I have never felt more nervous in my life than I am now. At least my mother, Queen Mary has come to support me. Yesterday, I went to London to see my mother. I was feeling so vulnerable. When I told her what had happened, I broke down and sobbed like a child. I don’t know if I’m glad or wistful about my father, George VI is not here with us. Of course I feel mournful about my father passing away, but maybe him not being here at my coronation is better for me. I already feel like all of my muscles are tightened up. This much tension is enough for me. I don’t need my father’s shameful and disappointed looks on me while I will be ascending to the throne.
The day I was praying to God that wouldn’t come is today. After less than an hour, I will be in front of thousands of royal and British people, and will become the king of the United Kingdom. I have never felt more nervous in my life than I am now. At least my mother, Queen Mary has come to support me. Yesterday, I went to London to see my mother. I was feeling so vulnerable. When I told her what had happened, I broke down and sobbed like a child. I don’t know if I’m glad or wistful about my father, George VI is not here with us. Of course I feel mournful about my father passing away, but maybe him not being here at my coronation is better for me. I already feel like all of my muscles are tightened up. This much tension is enough for me. I don’t need my father’s shameful and disappointed looks on me while I will be ascending to the throne.