Tag Archives: Prince Regent George IV

dame of the rose

a rose by any other name. Never was fate so cruel to one so fair as to Princess Charlotte of Wales, whose face peers wistfully from the heart of this perfect rose. A drop of dew, perhaps a tear, falls … Continue reading

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REGAL MORTGAGE CRISIS: Princely Bling

This is the era of the Napoleonic Wars, of the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of Trafalgar, and the Duke of Wellington and Admiral Nelson. The waltz was a scandalous new dance craze, and stylish women cropped their hair … Continue reading

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LOVE NEST: MAD ABOUT HER

The amorous, exuberant George IV, when still Prince Regent, began building a retreat to suit his own fancy. The result was Brighton Pavilion, perhaps the most exotic extravaganza to survive time’s decay. …. Lying in the very heart of Brighton, … Continue reading

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