Royal Ghosts part 5: George III

King George III, known as the Mad King, was a long-reigning British monarch admired for his moral piety and family values. He faced significant political and military challenges, including the American War of Independence. Despite his popularity, George III struggled with mental illness, which worsened over time, leading to his seclusion and eventual death. His legacy includes modernizing the monarchy and ghost stories that emerged after his death.

What set King George III apart from his predecessors in terms of his personal life?

• He never took a mistress.

• He was not interested in politics.

• He was born in Hanover.

• He had no children.

Which conflict did King George III face during his reign?

• The Boer War

• The War of the Roses

• The Crimean War

• The Seven Years War

What was a possible cause of King George III's mental illness?

• His education

• His political decisions

• His medicine

• His diet

How did King George III respond to Margaret Nicholson's attack?

• He imprisoned her for life.

• He ensured she was treated gently.

• He ignored the incident.

• He ordered her execution.

What significant event occurred in 1811 during King George III's reign?

• The Regency Act was passed

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The American Civil War began

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What was one of the symptoms King George III experienced during his final relapse?

• Sudden weight gain

• Loss of appetite

• Blindness from cataracts

• Severe headaches

What ghostly figure did King George III reportedly see at Windsor Castle?

• King Richard III

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Victoria