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Mrs. Fitzherbert

Secret wife of George IV, central to royal marriage controversy.

minor

Also known as whither Mrs. Fitzherbert

First appearance: king george the fourth

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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