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| George III of Great Britain |
George III of Great Britain (1738-1820)
King of Great Britain & Ireland
Elector of Hanover 1760.
Son of Frederick, Prince of Wales & Augusta von Sachsen-Gotha.
Husband of Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Physical appearance & personal qualities.
" . . . George was a good-looking boy, much taller than most of the Hanoverian Princes, strong, well made, dignified, with a clear complexion, regular features, twinkling eyes, and the very whitest of teeth. . . ." (Every Woman's Encyclopedia)
His lovers were:
1) Anna Maria Hoppner.
Lover in 1757.
2) Anne Fitzroy.
Lover in 1761-1762.
3) Anne Lathrop.
Lover in 1777.
4) Bridget Tolemache.
Lover in 1781.
5) Charlotte Doyle.
Lover in 1774.
6) Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
7) Countess of Pembroke.
Lover in 1788.
8) Everett Parker (?).
Lover in 1738.
9) Hannah Lightfoot.
Lover in 1753.
10) Melissa Blomberg.
Lover in 1761.
11) Miriam Church.
Lover in 1762.
12) Miss Haywood or Hayword.
Lover in 1772.
13) Petronilla Versturme.
Lover in 1757.
14) Sarah Lennox, Lady Bunbury (1745-1826).
Lover in 1759-1760.
Daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond & Sarah Cadogan.
Wife of:
1. Sir Charles Bunbury, 6th Baronet, mar 1762
2. The Hon. George Napier.
Lady Sarah's other lovers were:
1. Lord William Gordon.
"Lady Sarah Lennox was only seventeen years of age when her fascinating charms and bewildering beauty captivated the heart of the young Prince. This is not to be wondered at, for she was universally acknowledged to be the most beautiful lady of title in England. Edward IV, or the Blue Beard Harry VIII, would have married her publicly and placed her on the throne until their loves were sated, regardless of all consequences. Charles II's course would probably have been, judging from his reckless character, to have seduced her. What course this Prince adopted to possess her is s in doubt, some writers asserting there was no illicit connection, while the chroniclers of the time say there was." (The Life of George IV, (King of England): 18)
" . . . Having been a favourite of King George II since her childhood, she was invited to appear at court and there caught the eye of George, Prince of Wales (the future King George III), whom she had met as a child. When she was presented at court again at the age of fifteen, George III was taken with her. Lady Sarah's family encouraged a relationship between her and George III. Lady Sarah had also developed feelings for Lord Newbattle, grandson of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Although her family were able to convince her to break with Newbattle, the royal match was scotched by the King's advisors, particularly John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. Lady Sarah was asked by King George III to be one of the ten bridesmaids at his wedding to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz." (Wikipedia)
Husband of Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Physical appearance & personal qualities.
" . . . George was a good-looking boy, much taller than most of the Hanoverian Princes, strong, well made, dignified, with a clear complexion, regular features, twinkling eyes, and the very whitest of teeth. . . ." (Every Woman's Encyclopedia)
His lovers were:
1) Anna Maria Hoppner.
Lover in 1757.
2) Anne Fitzroy.
Lover in 1761-1762.
3) Anne Lathrop.
Lover in 1777.
4) Bridget Tolemache.
Lover in 1781.
5) Charlotte Doyle.
Lover in 1774.
6) Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
7) Countess of Pembroke.
Lover in 1788.
8) Everett Parker (?).
Lover in 1738.
9) Hannah Lightfoot.
Lover in 1753.
10) Melissa Blomberg.
Lover in 1761.
11) Miriam Church.
Lover in 1762.
12) Miss Haywood or Hayword.
Lover in 1772.
13) Petronilla Versturme.
Lover in 1757.
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| Lady Sarah Bunbury @Wikipedia |
Lover in 1759-1760.
Daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond & Sarah Cadogan.
Wife of:
1. Sir Charles Bunbury, 6th Baronet, mar 1762
2. The Hon. George Napier.
Lady Sarah's other lovers were:
1. Lord William Gordon.
"Lady Sarah Lennox was only seventeen years of age when her fascinating charms and bewildering beauty captivated the heart of the young Prince. This is not to be wondered at, for she was universally acknowledged to be the most beautiful lady of title in England. Edward IV, or the Blue Beard Harry VIII, would have married her publicly and placed her on the throne until their loves were sated, regardless of all consequences. Charles II's course would probably have been, judging from his reckless character, to have seduced her. What course this Prince adopted to possess her is s in doubt, some writers asserting there was no illicit connection, while the chroniclers of the time say there was." (The Life of George IV, (King of England): 18)
" . . . Having been a favourite of King George II since her childhood, she was invited to appear at court and there caught the eye of George, Prince of Wales (the future King George III), whom she had met as a child. When she was presented at court again at the age of fifteen, George III was taken with her. Lady Sarah's family encouraged a relationship between her and George III. Lady Sarah had also developed feelings for Lord Newbattle, grandson of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Although her family were able to convince her to break with Newbattle, the royal match was scotched by the King's advisors, particularly John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. Lady Sarah was asked by King George III to be one of the ten bridesmaids at his wedding to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz." (Wikipedia)
"When George was 21 years old, he fell in love with a woman called Lady Sarah Lennox, daughter of Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond. However, the intimate friend of George's mother, Lord Bute, who later served as Prince Minister, didn't approve of the possible marriage and so George trusted Lord Bute's advice and the marriage didn't take place. . . ." (British History 2)
"The fair and fascinating Lady Sarah Lennox was the next object of the affectionate regard of the young Prince. On a certain occasion the tragedy of 'Jane Shore' was enacted at Holland House. Charles Fox represented Hastings, and Sarah Lennox played the part of the unfortunate yet beautiful heroine of the pirce. Her acting was so natural and affecting, and her personal charms were so powerful, that she completely stormed the heart of the susceptible Prince, who witnessed her performance; and had she not been a subject, her lover would have led her to the alter, and possessed honourably. It was affirmed that a 'tender connection' existed between them outside of legal wedlock. At the present day no positive evidence exists of this fact, but, looking at all the circumstances, it is presumed such connection did exist." (The Life of George IV, (King of England): 18)
"The fair and fascinating Lady Sarah Lennox was the next object of the affectionate regard of the young Prince. On a certain occasion the tragedy of 'Jane Shore' was enacted at Holland House. Charles Fox represented Hastings, and Sarah Lennox played the part of the unfortunate yet beautiful heroine of the pirce. Her acting was so natural and affecting, and her personal charms were so powerful, that she completely stormed the heart of the susceptible Prince, who witnessed her performance; and had she not been a subject, her lover would have led her to the alter, and possessed honourably. It was affirmed that a 'tender connection' existed between them outside of legal wedlock. At the present day no positive evidence exists of this fact, but, looking at all the circumstances, it is presumed such connection did exist." (The Life of George IV, (King of England): 18)
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