Charlotte Sophia, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz married King George III in 1761, 2 weeks before their coronation and only a few hours after meeting him. Produced many children in between nursing her mad husband. Died in the Dutch House at what is now Kew Gardens.
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Queen Charlotte
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Queen Charlotte
This statue thought in the nineteenth century to be of Queen Anne is now wide...
Samuel Whitbread - royal visit
Their majesties King George III & Queen Charlotte were received in this b...
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Coronation of King Edward VII
King Edward VII. Originally scheduled for 26 June but delayed due to the main player needing to have his appendix out, an innovative operation at the time. The elderly Archbishop Temple officiated ...
William the Conqueror
England's first Norman king. Originally known as William the Bastard. Invaded England in 1066 and at the Battle of Hastings defeated Harold and the Saxons Born at Falaise Castle. Died at Rouen, Fr...
Edward, Duke of Kent
Born London, son of George, Duke of Kent and Marina, the Duchess. Since 1967 Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
"Old John of Gaunt, time-honoured Lancaster" - first line in Shakespeare's Richard II. Fourth son of Edward III. Younger brother to the Black Prince. Uncle to Richard II. Born in Ghent. Lived at th...
King Henry III
Ascended throne in 1216, aged 9. Son of King John. Resurrected the Magna Carta. Married Eleanor of Provence who became consort queen. Began the building of the current Westminster Abbey in 1245 ...
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Councillor H. H. Sandford
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Jean-Antoine Houdon
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World War 1
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