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Hidden labs, sex gardens & torture attics: secrets of British royal palaces

History Extra podcast

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The Hidden Suffering of King George III

This chapter explores King George III's treatment at Kew Palace, exposing the harsh realities of his confinement amid mental health struggles. It contrasts his imprisonment with the opulence of court life during Charles II's reign, revealing the stark differences between personal torment and extravagant celebrations.

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