Golden Jubilee of George III, 25 October 1809
- When
- 1809
- Where
- Wokingham Town Hall; Dublin Castle
- Episodes
- 2
The Golden Jubilee of George III, also known as the Grand National Jubilee, was held on 25 October 1809 to mark King George III's entrance into the 50th year of his reign. This event was the first significant celebration of such festivities in the United Kingdom and the Colonies, though it was relatively limited compared to later royal jubilees.
Episodes
- Wokingham Ball
The celebrations in the United Kingdom started with a ball at Wokingham Town Hall on 24 October 1809.
- Dublin Ball
A ball was held at Dublin Castle on 27 October 1809 to mark the Jubilee, hosted by Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond.
Background and detail
Background. King George III reigned from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. The 1809 celebration marked his entrance into the 50th year of his reign, which was the forty-ninth anniversary of his accession. The event was significant as the first major celebration of this kind in the United Kingdom and the Colonies, although it was relatively limited compared to the jubilees of some ensuing British monarchs.
Celebrations. In March 1809, prices for candles began to rise as indoor celebrations were anticipated. The celebrations in the United Kingdom started with a ball at Wokingham Town Hall on 24 October 1809. In Ireland, a ball was held at Dublin Castle on 27 October 1809 to mark the Jubilee, hosted by Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond, whose husband was then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
People involved
- George III · King of Great Britain and Ireland
- Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond · Host of the ball at Dublin Castle
Sources
- Golden Jubilee of George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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