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King George V of Hanover

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  King George V of Hanover (5/27/1819 - 6/12/1878) Prince George Frederick Alexander Ernest Augustus was born in Berlin to Ernst-August the Duke of Cumberland, the fifth son of King George III, and his wife Princess Frederica. Prince George was a potential suitor to his first cousin the future Queen Victoria as he was suggested by his father to their uncle King William IV but this didn't come to fruition. He was born partially blind in one eye but eventually became fully blind after an incident with his watch.

HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn

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                (Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn) Prince Henry was the fourth son and sixth child of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. He is mostly known for his illegal union with Lady Anne Horton née Luttrell but his military service should not be overlooked. He did not slight his brother King George III as one would imagine but the King was not keen about this decision which occurred without his knowledge.  This resulted in the Royal Marriages Act of 1772.