Royal family
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“Hymen’s war terrific”: George III’s younger sons and the succession crisis of 1817-20
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of a new member of the royal family, Dr Charles Littleton, senior research…
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‘A noble sight’: the Prince’s Chamber and Royal Lyings in State in the Eighteenth Century
In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, we are delighted to welcome a guest blog from Dr Rachel Wilson,…
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‘Anxious for the welfare of his people’: the passage of the Royal Marriages Act (1772)
Last week we welcomed the news of the forthcoming marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. This is notable as…
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Waiting to Succeed: Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751)
Last month the Prince of Wales became the longest-serving holder of that title. The role of Prince of Wales was…
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Peers on Parade: A Sartorial History of the State Opening of Parliament
Today’s guestblog is from Dr Charles Farris, University of Westminster, who discusses the history of the ceremonial attire worn at…