Episode 2 of 6

Accession of George III

When
25 October 1760
Where
British throne
Part of
Coronation of George III and Charlotte

George became king on his grandfather's death in October 1760.

On the death of his grandfather George II, George ascended to the throne on 25 October 1760 at the age of 22, setting the stage for his coronation the following year.

Sources

  1. Coronation of George III and Charlotte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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