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Visit Of George IV To Edinburgh
The visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822 was the first visit of a reigning Monarchs of Scotland, monarch to Scotland in nearly two centuries, the last being by Charles II of England, King Charles II for his Scottish coronation in 1651. Government ministers had pressed the King to bring forward a proposed visit to Scotland, to divert him from diplomacy, diplomatic intrigue at the Congress of Verona. The visit increased the king's popularity in Scotland, turning some subjects away from the rebellious Radicalism (historical), radicalism of the time. However, it was Walter Scott, Sir Walter Scott's organisation of the visit, with the inclusion of tartan pageantry, that was to have a lasting influence, by elevating the tartan kilt to become part of Scottish national identity, Scotland's national identity. Background After nearly a decade of ruling as prince regent, George IV acceded to the throne and Coronation of George IV, his coronation on 19 July 1821, was celebrated by splend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George IV In Kilt, By Wilkie
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