Divorcing a Queen: George IV vs. Caroline of Brunswick

Divorcing a Queen: George IV vs. Caroline of Brunswick (Queen Caroline) explores George IV's attempt to divorce his wife through parliamentary proceedings in the House of Lords in 1820 to prevent her claim as his Queen Consort. #QueenCaroline200

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King George IV, seated in an armchair, holding a glove in his right hand. Mezzotint by J. Bromley after R. Bowyer, 1827..
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Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, head and shoulders in profile. Stipple print by T. Woolnoth after T. Wageman, ca. 1810..
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The Green Bag Committee investigating allegations of sedition and unrest. Coloured etching by L. Marks, 1817.
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