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      • In November 1810 George III became unfit to rule, and shortly afterward the prince became regent under the terms of the Regency Act (1811). In February 1812, when the restrictions of that statute expired, George decided to retain his father’s ministers rather than appoint survivors from among his old Whig friends (Fox had died in 1806).
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  2. Jun 22, 2024 · George IV, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from January 29, 1820, previously the sovereign de facto from February 5, 1811, when he became regent for his father, George III, who had become insane. Learn more about George IV in this article.

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  3. Jun 29, 2024 · Prince Regent became King George IV in 1820 and ruled for 10 years. William was 64 in 1830, when the king died, and became the oldest to assume the throne. Because of his naval background, he got the nickname "Sailor King."

  4. 3 days ago · In the summer of 1788, the King displayed signs of mental deterioration, and the need for a regent became apparent. Although George was next in line to the throne, there was no law or precedent automatically appointing him as regent.

  5. Jun 26, 2024 · In the case of every monarch between George IV and George V, at least one year passed between accession and coronation. Edward VIII was not crowned and his successor George VI was crowned 5 months after his accession.

  6. 3 days ago · For example, had George, Prince of Wales (the future George IV) predeceased his father, King George III, between 1796 and 1817, the former's daughter, Princess Charlotte, being his only legitimate child, would have become heiress apparent to the British throne. Such a situation has not to date occurred with the English or British throne; several times an heir apparent has died, but each ...

  7. Jun 20, 2024 · During the final years of George III's reign, given his mental health issues, his eldest son and hair apparent George IV acted as regent, and it was expected that his daughter Princess Charlotte would succeed him as Queen.

  8. Jun 13, 2024 · When his older brother died in 1830, he succeeded him as King William IV. And, until King Charles III in 2022, he became the oldest person to assume the British throne at age 64.

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