On 26 June 1830, King George IV (perhaps better known as the Prince Regent) passed away at Windsor Castle, aged 67.

Known as ‘the first gentleman of England’, we thought we’d mark the day by posting two, contemporary newspaper stories that report on the death of George IV.

Freeman’s Journal – Monday 28 June 1830

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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000056/18300628/006/0003

London Standard – Monday 28 June 1830

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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18300628/006/0002

Aberdeen Journal – Monday 05 January 1948

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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19480105/051/0006

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