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The chaotic funeral of King George III

Tony McMahon9 months ago9 months ago17 mins

The funeral of King George III was chaotic and a complete contrast to that of his descendant Queen Elizabeth II as Tony McMahon discovers

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Worst Royal Funeral ever!

Tony McMahon9 months ago9 months ago210 mins

TV historian Tony McMahon discovers that a royal funeral is not always a dignified and sorrowful event – take the funeral of King George IV for example

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What caused the madness of King George?

Tony McMahon1 year ago1 year ago010 mins

King George III experienced periods of madness but the causes are still being hotly debated as Tony McMahon discovers

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Maddest rulers in history

Tony McMahon4 years ago3 years ago28 mins

Tony McMahon investigates some of the maddest rulers in history from Charles VI who thought he was made of glass to George III who lost America.

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Was King George really a tyrant?

Tony McMahon6 years ago2 months ago36 mins

King George III was characterised by the US Constitution as a tyrant but in reality he was no worse than other monarchs as Tony McMahon discovers

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