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Osbert Sitwell on George IV, whose mistress Lady Elisabeth Conyngham is one his mother's ancestors:

"[The king] enjoyed her company and that of her sons and daughters, because he loved family life --- so long as it was not that of his own family ---, he loved young people --- so long as they were not his own young people."

#OsbertSitwell #GeorgeIV #LadyElisabethConyngham

Left Hand, Right Hand (1945), page 53

Osbert Sitwell on George IV, whose mistress Lady Elisabeth Conyngham is one his mother's ancestors:

"[The king] enjoyed her company and that of her sons and daughters, because he loved family life --- so long as it was not that of his own family ---, he loved young people --- so long as they were not his own young people."

#OsbertSitwell #GeorgeIV #LadyElisabethConyngham

Left Hand, Right Hand (1945), page 53

Statue set to return to Windsor Castle garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1721996/statue-set-to-return-to-windsor-castle-garden/ #garden #GeorgeIV #GettyImages #HerculesStatue #KewGardens #KingCharles #RoyalBoroughOfWindsorAndMaidenhead #RoyalCollectionTrust #TerraceGarden #WindsorCastle

Statue set to return to Windsor Castle garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1721996/statue-set-to-return-to-windsor-castle-garden/ #garden #GeorgeIV #GettyImages #HerculesStatue #KewGardens #KingCharles #RoyalBoroughOfWindsorAndMaidenhead #RoyalCollectionTrust #TerraceGarden #WindsorCastle

I normally don't spend much time thinking about late-18th century English fashion fads, but. . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBwMQnhmeSo
#jewelry #fashion #fashionhistory #georgeiv #jewelryhistory

Lord Gwydyr approached John Jackson of the #PugilisticClub with His Majesty’s request & as a result 20 pugilists including Harry HOLT attended the #Coronation of King #GeorgeIV dressed in the Scarlet Frock Coat & Blue Sash of Peer’s Attendants

‘The Coronation of H.M. King George the Fourth 19th July 1821’ by Sir George Naylor

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Lord Gwydyr approached John Jackson of the #PugilisticClub with His Majesty’s request & as a result 20 pugilists including Harry HOLT attended the #Coronation of King #GeorgeIV dressed in the Scarlet Frock Coat & Blue Sash of Peer’s Attendants

‘The Coronation of H.M. King George the Fourth 19th July 1821’ by Sir George Naylor

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Leading up to #GeorgeIV’s #Coronation His Majesty, who in his younger years was a great supporter of #boxing, requested Lord Gwydyr arrange a contingent of #PrizeFighters to attend his Coronation to bolster security & to display the Kingdom's Sophistication, Strength & Prowess.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Leading up to #GeorgeIV’s #Coronation His Majesty, who in his younger years was a great supporter of #boxing, requested Lord Gwydyr arrange a contingent of #PrizeFighters to attend his Coronation to bolster security & to display the Kingdom's Sophistication, Strength & Prowess.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

At the Abbey entrance known as Poet’s Corner #QueenCaroline was again refused entry to the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV & was escorted back to her carriage by Constables. After she submitted & left the area a large number of spectators blocked streets & smashed windows around #London in protest.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

At the Abbey entrance known as Poet’s Corner #QueenCaroline was again refused entry to the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV & was escorted back to her carriage by Constables. After she submitted & left the area a large number of spectators blocked streets & smashed windows around #London in protest.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

#QueenCaroline returned to her Carriage & was driven to #WestminsterHall where, after again being refused entry, got out & walked unflustered in her elegant Coronation Dress to the rear of #WestminsterAbbey through Old Palace Yard & the College Garden. #Coronation #GeorgeIV

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

#QueenCaroline returned to her Carriage & was driven to #WestminsterHall where, after again being refused entry, got out & walked unflustered in her elegant Coronation Dress to the rear of #WestminsterAbbey through Old Palace Yard & the College Garden. #Coronation #GeorgeIV

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

#Coronation of #GeorgeIV Soldiers from the FootGuard camped near #WestminsterHall with spectators arriving from 3am & Nobility arriving from 5. At 6.30am #QueenCaroline arrived in Dean’s Yard adjacent to #WestminsterAbbey causing an ‘extreme sensation’ when her entry was denied.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

#Coronation of #GeorgeIV Soldiers from the FootGuard camped near #WestminsterHall with spectators arriving from 3am & Nobility arriving from 5. At 6.30am #QueenCaroline arrived in Dean’s Yard adjacent to #WestminsterAbbey causing an ‘extreme sensation’ when her entry was denied.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The contract for all of the carpentry associated with the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV had been won by Alexander Copeland & including the Abbey, #WestminsterHall, the Line of Procession & associated Barriers he used 60,000 square feet (5574 square metres or 1.37acres) of timber.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The contract for all of the carpentry associated with the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV had been won by Alexander Copeland & including the Abbey, #WestminsterHall, the Line of Procession & associated Barriers he used 60,000 square feet (5574 square metres or 1.37acres) of timber.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The ‘Line of Procession’ on which His Majesty paraded from #WestminsterHall to the Abbey was 3/4miles (1.2km) long, 30 feet (9m) wide & 5 feet (1.5m) above the ground to allow spectators the best view possible of their #King & the spectacle that followed him #Coronation #GeorgeIV

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The ‘Line of Procession’ on which His Majesty paraded from #WestminsterHall to the Abbey was 3/4miles (1.2km) long, 30 feet (9m) wide & 5 feet (1.5m) above the ground to allow spectators the best view possible of their #King & the spectacle that followed him #Coronation #GeorgeIV

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

King #GeorgeIV’s #Coronation took place on Thursday 19July1821. The schedule dictated that His Majesty would appear in #WestminsterHall about 10am before walking along a raised ‘Line of Procession’ to #WestminsterAbbey where the Coronation Ceremony was to take place.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

King #GeorgeIV’s #Coronation took place on Thursday 19July1821. The schedule dictated that His Majesty would appear in #WestminsterHall about 10am before walking along a raised ‘Line of Procession’ to #WestminsterAbbey where the Coronation Ceremony was to take place.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Princess Charlotte Augusta died in 1817. As the only legitimate heir of George IV, her death triggered a succession crisis that would lead to the crowning of Queen Victoria in 1837. Read more about it here 👇 http://ow.ly/Wr1L50xMgda

@GeorgianLords @histodon #19thCentury #GeorgeIV #Succession #Victoria

Princess Charlotte Augusta died in 1817. As the only legitimate heir of George IV, her death triggered a succession crisis that would lead to the crowning of Queen Victoria in 1837. Read more about it here 👇 http://ow.ly/Wr1L50xMgda

@GeorgianLords @histodon #19thCentury #GeorgeIV #Succession #Victoria

Just reading about the fun and games at the #Coronation of #GeorgeIV when #CarolineofBrunswick was refused admission and went from door to door demanding to be let in. Nothing like that could happen nowadays, of course 😉#History #Monarchy #RoyalScandals #Royalty