Category Archives: Royal family

‘His Presence contributed greatly to the success of the Day’: George II, king and soldier

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Today marks the anniversary of the coronation of George II, the British monarch known for being the last to ride into battle with their troops. He did so at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. Dr Robin Eagles, Editor of … Continue reading →

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‘Skulking on the Poop’: the court martial of Captain Henry Rufane 1745

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Today’s blog for Mental Health Awareness Week is from Dr Robin Eagles of the Lords 1660-1832 Section. He describes the controversy surrounding the mental and physical health of Marine Captain Henry Rufane during his trial following a battle at sea with … Continue reading →

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‘A noble sight’: the Prince’s Chamber and Royal Lyings in State in the Eighteenth Century

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, we are delighted to welcome a guest blog from Dr Rachel Wilson, Research Fellow for the Leverhulme Trust funded Sheridan Project at the University of Leeds, who considers the ceremonial uses of … Continue reading →

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MPs as art collectors in the 1650s

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

As the Royal Academy’s Charles I: King and Collector exhibition comes to a close, Andrew Barclay, Senior Research Fellow with the Commons 1640-1660 Section, considers how a number of the king’s paintings passed into the collections formed by MPs of … Continue reading →

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James I and his favourites: sex and power at the Jacobean court

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

As LGBT History Month draws to a close Dr Paul M. Hunneyball of the Lords 1604-1629 Section discusses the nature of relationships between James I and his favourite courtiers, his sexuality and how this affected his ability to maintain unquestionable … Continue reading →

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The importance of royal pardons in Restoration England.

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

The UK is celebrating the centenary of the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which allowed some women to vote for the first time. This has enlivened a debate relating to the posthumous pardon of Suffragettes convicted … Continue reading →

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Art, power and money: the sale of Charles I’s art collection

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

On Tuesday of this week – 30th January – we observed the anniversary of the regicide, the execution of Charles I. This is not the only reason Charles I has been in the spotlight recently, Dr Vivienne Larminie, Assistant Editor … Continue reading →

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