King George III, of England Tells His Story of Ascending the Throne and the end of Seven Years' War

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Ah, so you wish to hear my story. I am George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, though history has often remembered me as "the king who lost America." But my life, my reign, was far more complex than that singular event. I ruled for nearly 60 years, longer than almost any British monarch before me. Let me tell you my tale.

I was born on June 4, 1738, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. My father died when I was young, so I was raised with the knowledge that one day, I would ascend the throne. It was an enormous responsibility, but I was determined to be a good and just king. Unlike many of my predecessors, I was born in Britain, and English was my first language—though, of course, I was fluent in German, thanks to my family’s Hanoverian roots.

I became king in 1760, at just 22 years old, following the death of my grandfather, King George II. The British Empire was vast and powerful, but it was also embroiled in the Seven Years’ War, a global conflict that stretched across Europe, North America, Africa, and India. Upon my ascension, I inherited this war and the political and financial burdens that came with it. When the war ended in 1763, the British Empire emerged victorious, expanding its territories significantly, particularly in North America. We gained Canada from France and solidified our dominance in India. But the cost of the war was high, and the debts immense.

Helping Build Futures,

Zack Edwards
President and Creator of Historical Conquest

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