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King George Iv Collection

"King George IV: The Enigmatic Monarch of the House of Hanover" As part of the illustrious lineage of the House of Hanover

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III

Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV
958057 Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Artist: George Hayter

Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Artist: George Hayter
Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1768-1821), best known as Caroline of Brunswick

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a

Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at
FLO4618931 Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820

Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577064 Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV, when the Prince of Wales

King George IV, when the Prince of Wales
6266169 King George IV, when the Prince of Wales; (add.info.: George Augustus Frederick. King George IV, 1762-1830, when the Prince of Wales.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV

The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV
2623679 The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV; (add.info.: Hand-coloured aquatint etching depicting the Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet

Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet
FLO4688633 Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet, ruff and hose adopted by King George IV based on a design from the reign of King James I

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577071 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820

Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577063 Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577070 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta

King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham
FLO4618922 King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham, and the mimick Charles Mathews

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George Bryan Beau Brummel

George Bryan Beau Brummel
3078296 George Bryan Beau Brummel; (add.info.: Portrait of George Bryan Beau Brummel (1778-1840) an iconic figure in Regency England, the arbiter of men's fashion

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom

Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom
3521668 Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom; (add.info.: Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) King of Ireland and King of Hanover

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850

Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850
3330218 Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) embossed onto silver

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850

Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850
3330163 Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850; (add.info.: Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room

King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion
FLO4618915 King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Portrait of King George III of England, his wife Queen Charlotte and their family in 1770

Portrait of King George III of England, his wife Queen Charlotte and their family in 1770. On the far left, Prince William (holding a parrot) future King William IV of England

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank

The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Queen Charlotte in Dressing Room with Prince and Duke in Fancy Dress, c1766, (1948) Creator

Queen Charlotte in Dressing Room with Prince and Duke in Fancy Dress, c1766, (1948) Creator
Queen Charlotte in Her Dressing Room with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York in Fancy Dress, c1766, (1948). From " English Fashion", by Alison Settle. [Collins, London, 1948]

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Regents Park, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies

Regents Park, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
Traditional Georgian domed buildings, originally designed by John Nash in the early 19th century for the Prince Regent (later King George IV), and spring tree in full blossom, Regents Park, London

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, bas relief, London, England

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, bas relief, London, England

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV statue and St Martin in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London

King George IV statue and St Martin in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London, England

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

George IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George IV, (c1911). King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. P.R.A. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Comet of 1811, 1811. Creator: Unknown

The Comet of 1811, 1811. Creator: Unknown
The Comet of 1811, 1811. The Prince Regent's head, set in a star which is the head of the comet. In the comet's tail: Francis Rawdon-Hastings

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath

The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath
The Battle R[oya]L, published June 3, 1816. Tug of war over a pair of breeches. [The Prince Regent:] Pull away my boy pull away, my Rib wanted to wear mine by they would not Fit her, hold fast Mc!!

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath

Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath

A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath
A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. John Bull: Well you have got it all, Pray what do you all do for it'; Napoleon

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George III. and the Royal Family at the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1788, 1886

George III. and the Royal Family at the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1788, 1886. Creator: Unknown
George III. and the Royal Family at the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1788, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank

The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Beauties of Grease [altered to] Greece — or — Luxuries of the Kremlin. Vide Brighton Vagaries... c

Beauties of Grease [altered to] Greece — or — Luxuries of the Kremlin. Vide Brighton Vagaries... c
Beauties of Grease [altered to] Greece -- or -- Luxuries of the Kremlin. Vide Brighton Vagaries. A Kitchen Frolic. c. 1819

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819

The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Royal Kitchen Stuff!, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank

Royal Kitchen Stuff!, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Royal Kitchen Stuff!, 1819

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Miss Endeavouring to Excite a Glow with Her Dutch Play Thing, published July 1, 1814

Miss Endeavouring to Excite a Glow with Her Dutch Play Thing, published July 1, 1814. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Miss Endeavouring to Excite a Glow with Her Dutch Play Thing, published July 1, 1814

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Portrait of King George IV, 1822 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of King George IV, 1822 (oil on canvas)
3524244 Portrait of King George IV, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); (add.info.: Portrait of King George IV by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1786. Creator: J Cook

Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1786. Creator: J Cook
Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1786

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, Fitz and Good Company

The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, Fitz and Good Company, ... October 20, 1786. Creator: Anon
The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, Fitz and Good Company, October 20, 1786

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1 Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Portrait of King George IV of England, in ceremonial robes, ermine mantle, with crown

Portrait of King George IV of England, in ceremonial robes, ermine mantle, with crown, orb and sceptre
6337253 Portrait of King George IV of England, in ceremonial robes, ermine mantle, with crown, orb and sceptre, cape held by two pages by Rundall

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822

View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822
6339927 View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w / c on ivory in diamond-studded locket)

The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w / c on ivory in diamond-studded locket)
3741476 The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w/c on ivory in diamond-studded locket) by British School, (19th century); height: 3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: View of Westminster Abbey, 1821

View of Westminster Abbey, 1821
5912670 View of Westminster Abbey, 1821. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Westminster Abbey as it was fitted up at the Coronation of King George IV, 1821)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: State of the Giraffe (coloured engraving)

State of the Giraffe (coloured engraving)
3656821 State of the Giraffe (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State of the Giraffe, 1829.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich (engraving)

George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich (engraving)
5199432 George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Late King George IV (engraving)

The Late King George IV (engraving)
5236333 The Late King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late King George IV)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)

Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626756 Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Pass ticket for Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving)

Pass ticket for Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving)
584591 Pass ticket for Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Coronation of King George IV (engraving)

The Coronation of King George IV (engraving)
608055 The Coronation of King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of King George IV); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)

The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)
2490496 The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Regent)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)

Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)
3094873 Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Signature of King George IV as attached to the Coronation Oath (engraving)

Signature of King George IV as attached to the Coronation Oath (engraving)
5228605 Signature of King George IV as attached to the Coronation Oath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Frontispiece, from Ceremonial of the Coronation of his Most Sacred Majesty King

Frontispiece, from Ceremonial of the Coronation of his Most Sacred Majesty King
986291 Frontispiece, from Ceremonial of the Coronation of his Most Sacred Majesty King George the Fourth, by John Whittaker, 1823 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Queen Charlotte, Consort of King George III, with their baby son

Queen Charlotte, Consort of King George III, with their baby son, the future Prince Regent and King George IV
6029712 Queen Charlotte, Consort of King George III, with their baby son, the future Prince Regent and King George IV, 1762 (engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: His Majestys Coronation in Westminster Abbey, East View (engraving)

His Majestys Coronation in Westminster Abbey, East View (engraving)
608056 His Majestys Coronation in Westminster Abbey, East View (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Majestys Coronation in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV

King George IV
LLM455951 King George IV by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860).); © Look and Learn

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV (engraving)

King George IV (engraving)
2777503 King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration for Portraits of the Sovereigns of England by W H Worthington)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV (colour litho)

King George IV (colour litho)
3642157 King George IV (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration for one of a series of postcards depicting the kings)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George IV, (when P of Wales) (engraving)

George IV, (when P of Wales) (engraving)
978539 George IV, (when P of Wales) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey (engraving)

The procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey (engraving)
608041 The procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Coronation of George IV

Coronation of George IV
LLM455953 Coronation of George IV by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of George IV)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Late King George IV (engraving)

The Late King George IV (engraving)
5236343 The Late King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late King George IV)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The King at Holyrood (engraving)

The King at Holyrood (engraving)
816316 The King at Holyrood (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrival of King George the fourth accompanied by trumpeteers)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: His Most Gracious Majesty, George-Augustus-Frederick; Fourth (engraving)

His Most Gracious Majesty, George-Augustus-Frederick; Fourth (engraving)
3638832 His Most Gracious Majesty, George-Augustus-Frederick; Fourth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Most Gracious Majesty)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821; The entrance of

Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821; The entrance of the Champion with the Ceremony
584587 Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821; The entrance of the Champion with the Ceremony of the Challenge (engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV in his Coronation Robes (engraving)

King George IV in his Coronation Robes (engraving)
608054 King George IV in his Coronation Robes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Mohamed Ali, who gave Cleopatras Needle to King George IV (engraving)

Mohamed Ali, who gave Cleopatras Needle to King George IV (engraving)
607838 Mohamed Ali, who gave Cleopatras Needle to King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mohamed Ali)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: His Highness Prince George (engraving)

His Highness Prince George (engraving)
982172 His Highness Prince George (engraving) by Mosley, Charles (c.1720-c.1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Highness Prince George, possibly the future King George IV)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV (aquatint)

King George IV (aquatint)
958049 King George IV (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: South Gate, Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)

South Gate, Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)
3094727 South Gate, Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Gate, Royal Pavilion, Brighton)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: George IV (chromolitho)

George IV (chromolitho)
669069 George IV (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV (colour litho)

King George IV (colour litho)
6025104 King George IV (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration for a Halifax Building Society presentation booklet entitled)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Queen Caroline, Consort of King George IV, when Princess of Wales (engraving)

Queen Caroline, Consort of King George IV, when Princess of Wales (engraving)
5233654 Queen Caroline, Consort of King George IV, when Princess of Wales (engraving) by Blood, Thomas (1777-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Caroline (1768-1821)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)

Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo)
3094721 Royal Pavilion, Brighton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving)

King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving)
2796531 King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV and his Lost Cap. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Portrait of the celebrated thoroughbred racer Escape with jockey and trainer

Portrait of the celebrated thoroughbred racer Escape with jockey and trainer
6337423 Portrait of the celebrated thoroughbred racer Escape with jockey and trainer by English School, (18th century); (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: A Brighton Character (coloured engraving)

A Brighton Character (coloured engraving)
729620 A Brighton Character (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brighton Character, depicting KIng George IV and Princess Charlotte)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Pass ticket for the Procession for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving)

Pass ticket for the Procession for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving)
584590 Pass ticket for the Procession for the Coronation of King George IV, 17 July 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Pass ticket for The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall

Pass ticket for The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821 (engraving)
584586 Pass ticket for The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821 (engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall

The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821 (coloured engraving)
584585 The Grand Coronation Banquet of King George IV at Westminster Hall, 17 July 1821 (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Iv Collection: Victorian scrap: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria

Victorian scrap: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria
LLM462565 Victorian scrap: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria)



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"King George IV: The Enigmatic Monarch of the House of Hanover" As part of the illustrious lineage of the House of Hanover, King George IV played a significant role in shaping British history. Born into a family that included notable sovereigns like King George I, King George II, and his own father, King George III, he ascended to the throne in 1820 after years as Prince Regent due to his father's illness. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and love for art and culture, King George IV left an indelible mark on society. His reign witnessed remarkable developments such as the completion of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square's iconic statue honoring him. This statue stands proudly alongside St Martin in the Fields church—a testament to his legacy. George IV was not without controversy; he had a tumultuous personal life marked by scandalous relationships. One such affair involved Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), immortalized by Thomas Gainsborough's captivating portrait from 1781. Despite these scandals, it is important to acknowledge some positive aspects of this monarch's reign. He championed advancements in architecture and urban planning—Regents Park being one prime example—an oasis amidst bustling London where people can still enjoy its beauty today. In addition to his contributions to society, we must also remember those who were close to him during his lifetime. Princess Amelia of Brunswick and her daughter Princess Charlotte hold a special place in history as they are depicted together in an enchanting painting by artist George Hayter from 1919. Furthermore, let us not forget about King William IV—the younger brother whom many believed would never ascend the throne but eventually did so upon their father's death—and Queen Victoria herself who succeeded him after his short reign ended.

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