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The Prince and Princess of Wales left court, but their children remained in the care of the King. [36] George and Caroline missed their children, and were desperate to see them. On one occasion, they secretly visited the palace without the approval of the King; Caroline fainted and George "cried like a child". [37]
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Pages in category "Children of George II of Great Britain" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
George II of Greece (1890–1947), King of the Hellenes 1922–1924, 1935–1947 Hanover George III of the United Kingdom (1738–1820), also George III of Hanover, 1814–1820
His father was Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V), the second and only surviving son of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra). His mother, the Duchess of York (later Queen Mary), was the eldest child and only daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck, and Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck. [4]
George was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 20 October. [3] His coronation was accompanied by rioting in over twenty towns in England. [32] George mainly lived in Great Britain after 1714, though he visited his home in Hanover in 1716, 1719, 1720, 1723 and 1725. [33] In total, George spent about one fifth of his reign as king in Germany. [34]
George was born on 3 June 1865, in Marlborough House, London.He was the second son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales.His father was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and his mother was the eldest daughter of King Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark.