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Lucy Worsley Investigates

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

Lucy travels to Windsor Castle to read a diary from Robert Grevell, the king's equerry.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Rating NR

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Lucy travels to Windsor Castle to read a diary from Robert Grevell, the king's equerry.

The Royal Archivist brings out a diary at Windsor Castle for Lucy to read. It is the diary of Robert Grevell, the king's equerry. Lucy learns about George's ill health and how on one occasion he talked constantly for 19 hours. A statement is sent to Mr. Pitt the prime minister to say that the king is "entirely" deranged.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Rating NR

Episode 2 Preview | Madness of King George

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Take a closer look at George III and how a tale of mental illness changed Britain. (30s)

King George III Attempts to Rebrand as an Accessible King

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George rebrands as a new kind of accessible king. An assassination attempt is made on him. (2m 12s)

King George III Grants New Rights to Catholics

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King George III grants new rights to Catholics which causes rioting. (2m 47s)

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