Episode 2 of 2

Grey Formation of Ministry

When: 22 November 1830
Where: London
Part of: Earl Grey succeeds Wellington as British Prime Minister

King William IV asked Charles Grey to form a ministry following Wellington's resignation, with Grey taking office on 22 November 1830.

Following the resignation of Wellington, King William IV asked Charles Grey to form a ministry. Grey, a Whig politician, accepted the request and put together his ministry. He officially took office on 22 November 1830, marking the beginning of his tenure as Prime Minister.

Sources

Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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