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Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville Buckingham and Chandos
Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, was a British politician, statesman, and writer. He authored the book "Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George III" which provides insights into British politics during the late 18th century. As a member of the aristocracy, he was also involved in governmental affairs, holding various positions such as Lord President of the Council. His works focus on historical documentation and reflect his deep engagement with political life in the United Kingdom.
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1788. (CONTINUED.) THE KING'S ILLNESS—CONDUCT OF THURLOW—PLANS OF MINISTERS—DISCUSSIONS IN PARLIAMENT—IRISH VIEW OF THE REGENCY QUESTION—PROCEEDINGS OF THE PRINCE'S PARTY—THE RATS IN BOTH HOUSES. The fluctuations of the daily accounts from Windsor, and afterwards from Kew, to which place the King was ultimately removed at the instance of the Prince of Wales, and the effect they...
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As no inconsiderable portion of the Correspondence contained in these volumes relates to the structure and conduct of Cabinets, throwing light upon public affairs from those secret recesses to which historians rarely have access, it may be useful, by way of introduction, to glance at certain circumstances which, during the period embraced in the work, exercised a special influence over the Government...
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A little before the decease of George III., the heir apparent was in a state of health that made his chance of succession problematical—of long possession of the crown more doubtful still. He was attended by Sir William Knighton, who was in his chamber when intelligence arrived from Windsor of his venerable parent's demise; and we are assured that "The fatal tidings were received by the...
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