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Born 12Aug1762 future King at St. James's Palace. He married his cousin Princess Caroline of Brunswick but it was unhappy as he had secretly contracted a marriage w/Maria Fitzherbert that was invalid because his father never consented.

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2021-08-12

Born in 1796: Princess (1796-1817), daughter of

Portrait by (1777-1839), ca. 1816-7

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2021-01-07

For I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the Duke’s attire for the Coronation of King George IV.

This image by James Stephanoff was included in Sir George Nayler’s official account of the ceremony. (Image: British Museum)

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2020-10-14

Born in 1762: King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Portrait by (1761-1831), ca. 1789

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2020-08-12

Born in 1762: King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Portrait by (1742-1821), 1780-2

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2020-08-12

Born in 1762: King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Portrait as a boy with brother Frederick, Duke of York by (1738-1820), ca. 1777

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2020-08-12

Died 26Jun1830 known for many years as the Prince Regent. His charm and culture earned him the title, "the first gentleman of England" but his heavy drinking and indulgent lifestyle took a toll on his health by the late 1820s.

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2020-06-26

Born in 1768: (1768-1821), Queen of the United Kingdom as spouse to

Portrait with daughter Princess by (1742-1821), ca. 1797

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2020-05-18

Born in 1768: (1768-1821), Queen of the United Kingdom as spouse to

Portrait by (1754-97), 1795-6

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2020-05-18

Born in 1758: English portrait painter (1758-1810)

Portrait of (1762-1830), when Prince of Wales, ca. 1790-6

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2020-04-04

Although is satirised in this print about princely ambition, he clearly felt it a flattering depiction, purchasing it in 1790. Find out more about the king’s fraught relationship with satirists at The Queen’s Gallery, London until 3 May 2020. https://t.co/KQi2LMLwCS

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2020-03-16

George Behaving Badly; A drunken jape with the Prince of Wales (1788) https://t.co/XVeW0XOOKC via

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2018-08-18