King George III's personal life was marked by a strong marriage and a large family, though it was later affected by his mental health struggles.
Birth
1738-06-04
George William Frederick, the future George III, was born in London to Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.
Marriage to Charlotte
1761-09-08
George III married Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at the Chapel Royal, St. James Palace. They met on their wedding day.
Family Life
1762
The couple had 15 children, with Charlotte overseeing their education. Their early years together were happy and involved in rural life at Windsor and Kew.
Mental Health Issues Emerge
1788
George III experienced his first major episode of mental illness, believed to be porphyria, leading to a stay at Cheltenham Spa.
Permanent Mental Decline
1811
George III became permanently insane and lived in seclusion at Windsor Castle, unaware of significant events like his wife's death in 1818.
