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King George IV's sword made for his historic visit to Edinburgh in 1822 and jacket the monarch wore for iconic portrait go on display alongside baby shoes worn by his only child
George IV's two-week visit to Edinburgh was the ... The Holyroodhouse exhibition shows David Wilkie's full-length portrait of the king in Royal Stewart tartan. His decision to wear a kilt helped ...
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King George IV attracts star Shakespearean actors
The Prince of Wales - later King George IV - had a long-standing relationship with Brighton. Indeed, he was seen by some as largely responsible for Brighton's popularity as a resort town with the ...
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When Prince George Learned He Will Be King — and How His Parents Are Ensuring Role Is Not 'Too Burdensome'
And in a nod to the future of the monarchy, the palace released an official portrait of King Charles posing with his heirs, son Prince William and grandson Prince George, following the coronation.
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George IV
George IV's coronation in the Abbey on 19th July 1821 was a superbly extravagant pageant that cost a staggering £230,000. He had a new crown containing over 12,000 diamonds specially made. The ageing ...
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Room behind famous Buckingham Palace balcony to open to the public
George IV’s opulent oriental-style seaside palace ... In the ballroom, they can view artist Jonathan Yeo’s new portrait of the King, with its striking red background.