King George

"Family is everything, my dear. Losing all hope of having one... There is no greater misery."

- King George to Snow White

King George is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the sixth episode of the first season. He is portrayed by guest star Alan Dale, and is the Enchanted Forest counterpart of Albert Spencer.

King George is based on King Henry VIII from the novel, The Prince and the Pauper.

Trivia

 * The name "George" is of Greek origin derived from the name "Georgios" and itself derived from the word "georgos" meaning "farmer, earthworker".
 * The fact that the Fairy Godmother is patron to his family, and then appears to Cinderella, implies the two are somehow related.