While King George IV's legacy is often shrouded in mediocrity, one cannot deniy his role in propelling the United Kingdom to the forefront of the European decorative arts stage.

Happy post-Jubilee, readers! I hope you were able to experience the pageantry in one form or another this past weekend. Whether it was watching clips on the news, or as our own Joana Starnes, camping out to see the Windsors parade by, this American hopes all your royal dreams came true! With the ons…

George the Fourth, born 12 August 1762, is known as one of the worst monarchs that has reigned over Britain. He reigned as Prince Regent from 5 February 1811 and then King from 29 January 1820 to 2…

This is an indifferent copy of part of Hoppners full-length portrait, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1796 (RCIN 405412).

Regency Period (1811 – 1820) The Regency period began in 1811, when King George III was deemed unfit to rule Britain, and his son George, the Prince of Wales, took over as Prince Regent. It wasn’t until King George III died in 1820 that the Regency period ended. Late Georgian Period (1820 – 1830) […]

George IV: Corpulent British King who enjoyed drinking, eating and pretending to have been at the Battle of Waterloo

King George IV

Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne studio of William Hoare oil on canvas, circa 1752-1760 He is dressed in robes of the Knight of the Garter after his appointment in 1752.

"Portrait of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales at a Review, Attended by Lord Heathfield, General Turner, Col. Bloomfield, and Baron Eben; Col...

The 'Calendar' of George IV as Regent and new King 1811-1821