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George Lascelles

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The Resume

    (February 27, 1923-July 11, 2011)
    Born in London, United Kingdom
    Grandson of King George V
    Editor of 'Kobbe's Complete Opera Book'
    Son of Mary, Princess Royal and Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood
    First cousin of Queen Elizabeth II
    Seventh earl of Harewood (May 23, 1947-July 11, 2011
    Full name was George Henry Hubert Lascelles

Why he might be annoying:

    He cheated on his first wife.
    He had a son with his mistress while still married.
    His affair and divorce caused a major scandal.
    He was ostracized from royal circles for years.
    He chaired the British Board of Film Classification and oversaw the censorship of violent action films.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He fought in World War II.
    He was a POW.
    He managed operas and music festivals in the UK.
    He was a lifelong opera fan.
    As a boy, he sneezed once, and King George V said, 'Get that damn child away from me!'
    Queen Elizabeth II said, 'Funny thing about George. You know, in most respects, he's perfectly normal.'

Credit: Truffle


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying