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  William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Marquess of Berkhamstead, Earl of Kennington, Viscount Trematon and Baron Alderney  (April 26, 1721- October 31, 1765) The Duke of Cumberland was the second son of King George II and Queen Caroline following Frederick, Prince of Wales. Despite being his parents' favourite, he had a coloured reputation among many throughout Britain. The Scots and Tories remember him entirely as 'Stinking Billy' and the Butcher Cumberland of Culloden for his show of brutality during said battle. His allies knew him as 'Sweet William' and heralded him for his military prowess and determination. Prince William Augustus was appointed into the 2nd Foot Guards Regiment and Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath at the age of 4 and developed his career afterwards as a Privy Counsellor to his father King George II and his nephew, King George III until his death.

   His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany (25 March 1739-17 September 1767) Prince Edward was the third child and second son of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and his wife, Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Despite being his mother's favourite, he was his older brother, the future King George's constant companion before they had a rift a few years before Edward died. He was an experienced naval officer, one of the first royal Freemasons after his father, and a most popular figure in London's society. He died in self-exile in the Princely Palace of Monaco before he was buried in Westminster Abbey with several of his relations.  

 Here Lies Fritz,  A champion for the rights of all, Soul neglected by those who did not see much in him, His fire shall never burn out or fall, Like the rest of his family, he was blessed by this nation which accepted with open arms, It is not only Britannia who mourns his casualty but his dear widow and offspring too, May he forever rest in peace.

King George III Our model paragon. The reason why we have chosen him is that he has been our inspiration for many years. His abhorrence of decadence, his sense of piety, his lifestyle regulation and routine has inspired us to be our very best.  Much maligned like most truly good people are, his story opened our eyes to how things cannot be judged at first glance. His birthday is celebrated by this group: May 24th by the Old Style Calendar, June 4th by the New Style Calendar. He and his family which are the focus of this blog will be discussed frequently with other topics relating to them. We advise you that since this is a blog in his honour, you must be respectful to him! The Life Anniversaries and Milestones of him, his fifteen children, consort, few forefathers, paramount allies, and his general reign shall also be observed. On another topic, we are entertained by his rather enjoyable punctuations of "What, What" and "Hey, Hey" at the end of his sentences.