The release of previously sealed papers has uncovered an abdication letter written by George III in 1783. The loss of the American colonies confirmed by the Surrender at Yorktown in October 1781 and later by the Treaty of Paris affected George III deeply and he took partial responsibility for the defeat.
Let's suppose that defeat had been augmented by the loss of Gibraltar in late 1782 to a combined French and Spanish siege.
If George III does decide he needs to abdicate, his son is just 21 years old and has already acquired a reputation for profligacy. He has also met Maria Fitzherbert, a Catholic, and fallen in love.
Let's suppose that defeat had been augmented by the loss of Gibraltar in late 1782 to a combined French and Spanish siege.
If George III does decide he needs to abdicate, his son is just 21 years old and has already acquired a reputation for profligacy. He has also met Maria Fitzherbert, a Catholic, and fallen in love.