Lucy Worsley Investigates

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

The Royal Archivist brings out a diary at Windsor Castle for Lucy to read. It is the diary of Robert Grevell, the king's equerry. Lucy learns about George's ill health and how on one occasion he talked constantly for 19 hours. A statement is sent to Mr. Pitt the prime minister to say that the king is "entirely" deranged.

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

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