The Royal Family have been spending their
summers at the Balmoral Estate for over a century and half now,
with their Scottish holiday a highlight of the year. However,
Scotland has not always been the favoured vacation spot. Although
no longer a royal home, the luxurious Brighton Pavilion (also known
as the Royal Pavilion) was once a favourite of King George IV and
King William IV. A summer…
The future King George IV was born to
King George III and Queen Charlotte on 12 August 1762, less than a
year after their wedding. The much-welcomed heir would go on to
become one of the most notorious monarchs in history, with a
coronation unrivalled by any…
King George IV died on 26 June 1830,
bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as
much as it had intrigued. Although George defined a period that
remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was
unpopular and he spent the last years of his…
Appeal to raise £60K for completion of landmark King George IV statue for Ramsgate Harbour
30th July 2021
Organisers of the celebrations marking
Ramsgate’s 200-year status as a Royal Harbour are appealing for
£60,000 so a landmark statue of King George IV can be finished. The
bicentennial weekend events are planned for 24-26 September and
will boost the fundraising needed for the 15ft statue’s bronze
casting, site groundworks, and plinth. While the statue will be in
honour of the King…
George IV ascended the British throne 200
years ago today. Here, Royal Central’s Assistant Editor, Moniek
Bloks, looks at the life of the Regent who finally got to reign.
The future George IV was born at St. James’s Palace on 12
August 1762 to George III and…
