State Opening Of Parliament

[crookesey]

3 hours ago, Annie Bynnol said:

Dementia does not explain his 'bouts' of mental illness that recurred periodically over decades. A bi-polar disorder is considered the very likely cause of his behaviour with physical symptoms mirroring the 'treatments' he was given at different times.

George III had accepted the role of being an involved 'constitutional monarch' *and although he would disagree with Parliament he did not oppose its decisions. He did enjoy the company of slave owners(as did Victoria) who lavished both with gifts, hospitality, holidays etc., but unlike many 'higher ups' did not own slave here or in America( unlike most of the American leaders).

 

As a constitutional monarch it would be hard to be a tyrant, which was a convenience for the American leaders in some of the failing States eg. Georgia.

 

 

I suppose that they hadn’t/couldn’t tell one from the other.

[PRESLEY]

36 minutes ago, Anna B said:

George lll is now thought to have been suffering with Porphyria, hence the blue urine. Urine and bladder infections can have strange effects on the brain apparently.

He was extremely worried about his son, (who became Prince Regent and then George lV,) and his ability to rule.

George lV was indeed known for his extravagance. He loved pageantry, and was responsible for many of the ceremonial rituals and traditions of monarchy that we still maintain to this day.

Again another accurate, informative and educating post.

[crookesey]

We’re a bit off topic thanks to the minority of one, however I am even more certain that this ceremony would not be missed by the rank an file.

[Annie Bynnol]

4 hours ago, Anna B said:

George lll is now thought to have been suffering with Porphyria, hence the blue urine. Urine and bladder infections can have strange effects on the brain apparently.

He was extremely worried about his son, (who became Prince Regent and then George lV,) and his ability to rule.

George lV was indeed known for his extravagance. He loved pageantry, and was responsible for many of the ceremonial rituals and traditions of monarchy that we still maintain to this day.

 

4 hours ago, crookesey said:

I suppose that they hadn’t/couldn’t tell one from the other.

Dementia would not have been suspected as the main cause of his very long illness then or now as the 'episodes' of illness and recovery are well recorded- which rules out dementia which is progressive. Dementia may have been a factor late on.

The trouble with the 1960's  porphyria theory is that George nearly always recovered from his symptoms. It was also a convenient non-inherited disease which would not affect the future royals. Mental illness  amongst the Monarchy could not possibly be considered. 

To obtain the porphyria diagnosis the descriptions of psychotic illness were ignored and much of the 1960's research is discredited. Unfortunately Alan Bennetts play the promotes 1960's.

Severe bi-polar episodes occurred on at least 5 occasions followed by complete recovery. The diaries also show periods of almost manic efforts at work. Difficult relationships are indicative of a mental illness.

It is also recorded Gentian Violet was given as medication, a fact which was totally ignored in the 1960's.

 

 

 

[hauxwell]

50 minutes ago, West 77 said:

Good to see pictures of the Queen looking well and happy at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Yes I agree she did look well and happy.  I’m feeling more confident that she will be on the balcony next month to celebrate 70 years of service to this country.  God Bless the Queen.

 

[hackey lad]

24 minutes ago, hauxwell said:

Yes I agree she did look well and happy.  I’m feeling more confident that she will be on the balcony next month to celebrate 70 years of service to this country.  God Bless the Queen.

 

Certainly hope so