King George Iv Collection

Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV
958057 Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria (chromolitho) by English School

Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Artist: George Hayter
Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1768-1821), best known as Caroline of Brunswick

Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at
FLO4618931 Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market

Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577064 Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

King George IV, when the Prince of Wales
6266169 King George IV, when the Prince of Wales; (add.info.: George Augustus Frederick. King George IV, 1762-1830, when the Prince of Wales.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV
2623679 The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV; (add.info.: Hand-coloured aquatint etching depicting the Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV (1762-1830)

Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet
FLO4688633 Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet, ruff and hose adopted by King George IV based on a design from the reign of King James I

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577071 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577063 Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577070 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham
FLO4618922 King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham, and the mimick Charles Mathews

George Bryan 'Beau' Brummel
3078296 George Bryan 'Beau' Brummel; (add.info.: Portrait of George Bryan 'Beau' Brummel (1778-1840) an iconic figure in Regency England, the arbiter of men's fashion

Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom
3521668 Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom; (add.info.: Coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) King of Ireland and King of Hanover

Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850
3330218 Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) embossed onto silver

Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850
3330163 Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850; (add.info.: Bust of George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover

King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion
FLO4618915 King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion

George IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George IV, (c1911). King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. P.R.A. In the National Portrait Gallery'

The Comet of 1811, 1811. Creator: Unknown
The Comet of 1811, 1811. The Prince Regent's head, set in a star which is the head of the comet. In the comet's tail: Francis Rawdon-Hastings

The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath
The Battle R[oya]L, published June 3, 1816. Tug of war over a pair of breeches. [The Prince Regent:] Pull away my boy pull away, my Rib wanted to wear mine by they would not Fit her, hold fast Mc!!

Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession

A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath
A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. John Bull: Well you have got it all, Pray what do you all do for it'; Napoleon

George III. and the Royal Family at the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1788, 1886. Creator: Unknown
George III. and the Royal Family at the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1788, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1787, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819

Beauties of Grease [altered to] Greece — or — Luxuries of the Kremlin. Vide Brighton Vagaries... c
Beauties of Grease [altered to] Greece -- or -- Luxuries of the Kremlin. Vide Brighton Vagaries. A Kitchen Frolic. c. 1819

The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Dandy Tailor, Planing a New Hungry Dress, published May 15, 1819

Royal Kitchen Stuff!, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Royal Kitchen Stuff!, 1819

Miss Endeavouring to Excite a Glow with Her Dutch Play Thing, published July 1, 1814. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Miss Endeavouring to Excite a Glow with Her Dutch Play Thing, published July 1, 1814

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, bas relief, London, England

Portrait of King George III of England, his wife Queen Charlotte and their family in 1770. On the far left, Prince William (holding a parrot) future King William IV of England

George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford

Regents Park, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
Traditional Georgian domed buildings, originally designed by John Nash in the early 19th century for the Prince Regent (later King George IV), and spring tree in full blossom, Regents Park, London

Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Mary Robinson (c1757-1800), English actress and writer. The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London

King George IV statue and St Martin in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London, England

Portrait of King George IV, 1822 (oil on canvas)
3524244 Portrait of King George IV, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); (add.info.: Portrait of King George IV by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)

Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1786. Creator: J Cook
Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1786

The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, Fitz and Good Company, ... October 20, 1786. Creator: Anon
The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty, Fitz and Good Company, October 20, 1786

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1 Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Saloon in the Prince of Waless Marine Pavilion, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Portrait of King George IV of England, in ceremonial robes, ermine mantle, with crown, orb and sceptre
6337253 Portrait of King George IV of England, in ceremonial robes, ermine mantle, with crown, orb and sceptre, cape held by two pages by Rundall

View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822
6339927 View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London)

The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w / c on ivory in diamond-studded locket)
3741476 The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w/c on ivory in diamond-studded locket) by British School, (19th century); height: 3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Westminster Abbey, 1821
5912670 View of Westminster Abbey, 1821. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Westminster Abbey as it was fitted up at the Coronation of King George IV, 1821)

State of the Giraffe (coloured engraving)
3656821 State of the Giraffe (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State of the Giraffe, 1829.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich (engraving)
5199432 George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV embarking for Scotland at Greenwich)

The Late King George IV (engraving)
5236333 The Late King George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late King George IV)

Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626756 Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"King George IV: The Enigmatic Monarch of the House of Hanover" As part of the illustrious lineage of the House of Hanover, King George IV played a significant role in shaping British history. Born into a family that included notable sovereigns like King George I, King George II, and his own father, King George III, he ascended to the throne in 1820 after years as Prince Regent due to his father's illness. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and love for art and culture, King George IV left an indelible mark on society. His reign witnessed remarkable developments such as the completion of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square's iconic statue honoring him. This statue stands proudly alongside St Martin in the Fields church—a testament to his legacy. George IV was not without controversy; he had a tumultuous personal life marked by scandalous relationships. One such affair involved Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), immortalized by Thomas Gainsborough's captivating portrait from 1781. Despite these scandals, it is important to acknowledge some positive aspects of this monarch's reign. He championed advancements in architecture and urban planning—Regents Park being one prime example—an oasis amidst bustling London where people can still enjoy its beauty today. In addition to his contributions to society, we must also remember those who were close to him during his lifetime. Princess Amelia of Brunswick and her daughter Princess Charlotte hold a special place in history as they are depicted together in an enchanting painting by artist George Hayter from 1919. Furthermore, let us not forget about King William IV—the younger brother whom many believed would never ascend the throne but eventually did so upon their father's death—and Queen Victoria herself who succeeded him after his short reign ended.