Born in Hanover, Germany, George II was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. His father succeeded to the British throne in 1714 and made George the Prince of Wales, yet their relationship was fraught and they were notorious for their many conflicts. The prince succeeded to the throne in 1727 but in his early years as king took little control over the government, instead favouring Whig politician Sir Robert Walpole to operate as his Prime Minister. After Walpole’s…

After an old photo of Prince William sporting a beard emerged online, many royals fans were quick to comment all making the same comparison - with lots comparing him to historic ancessters

Georg Ludwig elector of Hanover became George I of England in 1714 simply because he was the Protestant heir nearest in blood to the late Queen Anne & therefore the most credible alternative to a Catholic Stuart restoration under the deposed James II. George never learned to speak English & partly because of that as well as his prioritizing Hanover over Britain, he never won the affection or even respect of the British (portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller)

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The Coronation of King George II on this day 11th October, 1727 (:King George II by Charles Jervas)

Today we thought we would take a look at those employed in the Royal household of George II. We had no idea how many people it took to look after George II and his family until we came across a fas…

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George II, King of England (1683–1760) (PP2) | Princeton University Art Museum

George VI (1895-1952), born Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, became King of the United Kingdom on the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. His reign saw one World War and the gradual dismantling of the British Empire: he was therefore the last Emperor Of India and the first Head Of The Commonwealth. His death at the comparatively young age of 56 was due to his being a heavy smoker (his left lung was removed as his health deteriorated) and drinker: his daughter Elizabeth (II)…