King George Iv Collection (#4)

Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
" Le Roy le veut!" G. R. c1820. The King desires it! ; satirical cartoon of George IV being crowned with a bag of money

Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Creator: George Cruikshank
Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Satirical cartoon of King George IV; the three ostrich plumes of the Prince of Wales have been replaced with ostentatious peacock feathers

So let him stand... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
So let him stand... c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV in church, with the Ten Commandments behind him. The quote is from " The Curse of Minerva"

Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " Henry VI, Part III", showing Queen Caroline being offered a bribe of £ 50

God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " King Henry VIII"

What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) dressed as a carpenter and self-destructively sawing through The Crown sign

I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) with the British lion

Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Cadger. n.s. A Low Character. The head of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) mounted on an anchor

Lured from her own, her native home... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Lured from her own, her native home, the home of early life, and doom d in stranger realms to roam; a widow! Yet a wife! - Phillipss Lament, c1820

Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety!, c1820 Creator
Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety! Ministerial grace deals him out money from the public chest, c1820

Sir I. S. Copley, His Majestys Solicitor General, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Sir I. S. Copley, His Majestys Solicitor General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer John Singleton Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863)

George IV. Taking his favorite Exercise, near the Sandpit Gate, Windsor Park, 1830. King George IV (1762-1830) taking exercise in the form of riding in a carriage near Windsor Castle

His Majestys Cottage, as seen from the Lawn, 1823. Creator: Unknown
His Majestys Cottage, as seen from the Lawn, 1823. View of the Royal Lodge at Windsor in Berkshire, residence of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV)

Queen Charlotte in Dressing Room with Prince and Duke in Fancy Dress, c1766, (1948) Creator
Queen Charlotte in Her Dressing Room with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York in Fancy Dress, c1766, (1948). From " English Fashion", by Alison Settle. [Collins, London, 1948]

Georg IV, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Georg IV, (1933). Portrait of George IV (1762-1830), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. George Augustus Frederick ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III

Regents Park, 2009. 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 tulip and flower display, Regents Park, London, NW1

The Banqueting Room As It Is To-Day, 1939. The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787

The Banqueting Room, c1827, (1939). The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787, and was a seaside retreat for the Prince Regent (later King George IV)

The Saloon, about 1820. From Nashs Illustrations, (1939). The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787

The Saloon As It Is To-Day, 1939. The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787, and was a seaside retreat for the Prince Regent (later King George IV)

View of the Pavilion taken from Wrights Circulating Library, May 1818, (1939). The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787

Weltje, Clerk of the Dishclouts (the Princes Cook), late 18th century, (1939). Louis Weltje (born c1745), cook to the Prince Regent. From A History of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, by Henry D

A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Artist: Joseph Nash
A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Guests at the banqueting table under the dragon chandelier. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of

The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. Artist: W & AH Fry
The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The State Bedstead, by Georges Jacob, 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume I. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, London, 1791. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, London, 1791. Scene showing a stampede for the park gates through which a coach, the Prince of Wales and a phaeton are passing

The Royal Cottage, Windsor, Berkshire, 1828. The Royal Cottage in Windsor Great Park was designed for King George IV when he was Prince Regent

Interior view of the west ante-room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1818. Artist
Interior view of the west ante-room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1818

Coronation banquet of King George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821 (1824). The Royal Banquet. The bringing up of the First Course

Coronation of King George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821 (1824). Procession of the Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster with the regalia, July 19th 1821

The Champions performing the ceremony of the Challenge, Westminster Hall, London, 1821. Part of the ceremony of the coronation of George IV

Coronation dinner held for George IV, Westminster Hall, London, 1821. With a description beneath

Procession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1821. Artist
Procession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1821. The procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey on the occasion of King George IVs coronation, 19 July 1821

His Majestys Embarkation at Greenwich, for Scotland, 1822. View of George IV and his entourage embarking for Scotland on the River Thames at Greenwich. He is being waved off by figures in boats

Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. Artist
Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. A scene on board the Royal Yacht. George IV is wearing Highland dress and kneeling at the feet of Lady Hell-fling-stone

Returned from a Northern Visit, 1823. King George IV lolling on a sofa, his arm round Lady Conyngham who is rubbing his thigh; Sir William Curtis is leaning against the chimneypiece

A Thousand Warm Receptions in the North, 1823. A court at Holyroodhouse during George IVs Northern Excursion, August 1822

The Benefits of a Northern Excursion, or R-l pastime at home (ie) fiddling and dancing!, c1822. King George IV in Highland dress dancing on one toe; he is attended by Viscount Sidmouth; Lady

Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions... 1819. Artist
Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions, or the R-ts most gracious answer to both sides of the question at once, 1819. The Prince Regent standing on a dais

Interior view of the Rose Satin Drawing Room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1818

Interior view of the gothic dining room in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1819

View of the staircase at Carlton House, Westminster, London, c1811

Interior view of the lower vestibule in Carlton House, Westminster, London, 1819

Mother Cole, 1821. An inebriated Queen Caroline is shown slumped in an armchair with a glass of brandy in her hand; behind her stands a servile

An Irish wake... 1821
An Irish wake, or the Whisky Club singing a requiem to the manes of the persecuted and - Queen, 1821. George IV, William Curtis, Viscount Castlereagh

Bat, Cat and Mat, how happy could I be with either, 1821. Queen Caroline, Bergami and Matthew Wood dance arm in arm on a road between Calais and St Omer

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. Artist
The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. In the foreground the Archbishop of Canterbury is crowning the king, who sits in St Edwards chair

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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.