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King George III and the Prince Regent

2025/5/15
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Dominic Selwood
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Eric Meyers
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Hallie Rubenhold
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Jane Desborough
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Peter Garrard
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Rebecca Rideal
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Tony McMahon
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Tracy Borman
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Eric Meyers: 我认为乔治三世是一位非常认真对待国王职责的人,他努力成为一个好国王,尽管他失去了美洲殖民地,并且家庭关系也十分紧张。虽然他最终显得有些沉闷,但他总体上是一位稳固的君主。我也提到,他最终被一种奇怪的疯狂所吞噬,这使得摄政王觊觎王位。此外,我强调了他与众不同的地方,他是汉诺威王朝中第一个试图展现自己是英国人的人,并且过着乡村绅士般的生活,对农业和科学项目感兴趣。当然,我也提到了他晚年的精神疾病,以及这给他的统治带来的影响。 Tracy Borman: 我主要想强调乔治三世对王后的忠诚,这在当时的君主中是罕见的。我认为他们之间有着特殊的感情。此外,我也描述了他购买白金汉府的初衷,以及它当时只是一个简陋的狩猎小屋。同时,我也想让大家了解乔治三世不为人知的一面,他头脑聪明,对科学非常敏锐,留下了许多他用来玩耍和测量的工具。 Hallie Rubenhold: 我认为夏洛特公主被选中是因为她明智且能接受英国的生活方式。此外,我也提到乔治四世秘密结婚,这与汉诺威家族喜欢秘密结婚的传统相符。 Dominic Selwood: 我主要想描述乔治三世的日常生活和兴趣,例如他喜欢去韦茅斯享受海水带来的健康益处,并且喜欢保持习惯。此外,我也想强调乔治四世与他的父亲截然不同,他挥霍无度、懒惰、好色、贪吃,不关心国家大事,只为自己着想。 Jane Desborough: 我想让大家了解科学博物馆收藏的乔治三世的一些独特物品,并希望人们了解乔治三世对科学的兴趣。 Peter Garrard: 通过对乔治三世笔迹的详细分析,我认为他患有卟啉症的说法是错误的。我发现他在精神健康和不健康时期使用的语言特征是不同的。 Rebecca Rideal: 我认为威利斯治疗乔治三世的方法是让乔治三世冷静下来,像对待孩子一样对待他,但也不回避使用约束和胁迫等传统方法。 Tony McMahon: 我认为乔治四世的父亲不得不偿还他的赌债,摆平那些勒索他的女人,以及他与秘密天主教妻子玛丽亚·菲茨赫伯特的关系,这使得他的父亲非常鄙视他。此外,我也认为摄政王认为自己品味高雅,是艺术鉴赏家。

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This chapter explores the early life and reign of King George III, dispelling the 'Mad King' myth and portraying him as a devoted husband and a man of simple tastes, interested in agriculture and science. It highlights his unique devotion to his wife and his modest lifestyle, contrasting it with the extravagance of his son.
  • George III's genuine attempt to be a good king despite his faults.
  • His devotion to his wife, Charlotte, throughout their 57-year marriage.
  • His simple lifestyle and passion for agriculture and science, earning him the nickname 'Farmer George'.

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In this episode, we unpack the life of King George III, his battles with mental illness and how they forced his son, the Prince Regent, into power. As the king faded from public life, the prince indulged in grand architectural dreams and lavish tastes, ushering in a new era shaped by crisis, culture, and conflict.

Cast List:

Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces  

Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist 

Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’

Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist 

Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’

Dr. Matt Green: Historian 

**Dr Jane Desborough: **Curator of Scientific Instruments at the Science Museum, London

Professor Peter Garrard: Professor of Neurology at St George's University of London

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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