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Who was the original choice to be Australia's governor-general before Prince Henry?

  • Prince George, Duke of Kent

  • Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

  • Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

  • Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Answer

Prince George, Duke of Kent was the original choice to be Australia's governor-general. He was the younger brother of King George V and the father of Queen Elizabeth II. However, he died in 1910 before he could take up the position. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was then appointed as governor-general.
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