Queen Victoria · Character

George IV

Victoria's uncle and predecessor as king.

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Also known as George, Prinny

First appearance: i antecedents

George IV shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Prince Regent at the time; father of Princess Charlotte; arranges her marriage to the Prince of Orange.

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In I: Prince Regent at the time; father of Princess Charlotte; arranges her marriage to the Prince of Orange. Later, in II: The Prince…

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I
Prince Regent at the time; father of Princess Charlotte; arranges her marriage to the Prince of Orange.
II
The Prince Regent, debauched and obese, unlikely to father children.
I
The Regent; insists on the name Alexandrina at Victoria's baptism, overruling the Duke's wish for Elizabeth.
II
The King, initially hostile, becomes agreeable and interacts with young Victoria at Windsor, taking her for a drive and asking her favorite tune.
III
Died in 1830, succeeded by the Duke of Clarence.

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