Knowra George IV George IV George IV was king of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1820 to 1830, after serving as Prince Regent from 1811. His extravagant court and personal scandals damaged his public reputation.
George III : George III was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820 and George IV’s father. George IV’s father and predecessor became incapacitated, prompting the Regency.
Regency Crisis of 1788 : The Regency Crisis of 1788 was a constitutional dispute over who would exercise royal authority during George III’s illness. The crisis first raised the possibility that the Prince of Wales would rule in his father’s place.
Coronation of George IV : The coronation of George IV was an elaborate ceremony held at Westminster Abbey on 19 July 1821. Its expense and spectacle epitomized the lavish court that drew criticism.
Maria Fitzherbert : Maria Fitzherbert was a twice-widowed Catholic woman who married George, Prince of Wales, in a secret ceremony in 1785. Their relationship contrasted with George’s later dynastic marriage to Caroline.
Caroline of Brunswick : Caroline of Brunswick was George IV’s wife and queen consort, whose public conflict with him became a national scandal. Their estrangement and attempted divorce dominated public attention during his reign.
Regency Act 1811 : The Regency Act 1811 authorized George, Prince of Wales, to exercise royal powers during George III’s incapacity. It established the legal basis for George IV’s decade as Prince Regent.
Royal Pavilion : The Royal Pavilion is a seaside residence in Brighton, rebuilt in an elaborate Indo-Saracenic style for George IV. Its distinctive architecture records George’s taste for extravagant display.
The Delicate Investigation : The Delicate Investigation was a 1806 inquiry into allegations that Caroline of Brunswick had given birth to an illegitimate child. Its findings helped George pursue separation while intensifying scrutiny of the royal couple.
Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool : Robert Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool, was British prime minister from 1812 to 1827. Liverpool led the government through most of George IV’s regency and early reign.
Prince Regent : A prince regent is a royal who exercises a monarch’s powers while the monarch cannot rule. George held this role from 1811 until his father’s death in 1820.
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