Events tagged with "george III"

Historical Events tagged with "george III"

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Politics & Government

Marriage of King George III and Charlotte

September 8th, 1761 263 years ago

King George III of the United Kingdom married Duchess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in a ceremony held at St. James's Palace. The marriage took place in order to strengthen political alliances and secure a suitable queen for the British throne. Approximately 50 guests attended the event, which was relatively modest for royal weddings of the time, reflecting George's desire for a simple life. Notably, their marriage was strong, resulting in 15 children.