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He had a close and affectionate bond with his grandmother, Queen Victoria, and was by her side when she passed away. However, his relationship with his uncle, Edward VII, was strained for several reasons.
Firstly, Queen Alexandra, Edward's wife, played a significant role. She and her sister, the Dowager Tsarina of Russia, harbored deep resentment towards Germany due to its aggression against their father's duchy.
Secondly, Edward VII himself was a factor. By the end of his reign, he had significantly strengthened the British fleet, recognizing Germany’s naval expansion. Despite this, he was a shrewd politician who managed to maintain peace in Europe.
George V also had a tense relationship with his cousin, the German Kaiser. When George was the Prince of Wales, his cousin frequently mocked and belittled him.
Had Queen Victoria been alive, she would never have approved the peace treaty with France under any circumstances. It was Edward VII who forged the alliance with France, shifting Britain’s foreign policy. Victoria, on the other hand, was a staunch supporter of Germany and strongly backed the German Kaiser.