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Accession of George IV
- When
- 29 January 1820
- Where
- Windsor Castle
- Part of
- George IV ascends the throne
The Prince Regent ascended the throne as George IV upon his father's death, with no change in powers.
George IV, aged 57, became King of the United Kingdom on 29 January 1820. He had served as Prince Regent since 5 February 1811. His accession marked the formal start of his reign, though his powers remained largely unchanged from the regency period.
Sources
- George IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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