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Collection	George III Private Papers
Reference	GEO/MAIN/16710-16711
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from George III to the Prince of Wales
Date	2 June 1796
Writer	George III, King
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	George III writes that he has received the Prince's letters concerning his relationship with the Princess, and reminds the Prince of his own duty as his father and King. He states that he writes this letter in the warmth created after having received the Princess at the Opera House, but reiterates that a separation would be damaging, reminding him that the situation is not a private but a public one, in which both the Public and Parliament would have to be involved. George III states that no criminal accusation can be brought against the Princess. He urges him to 'keep up appearance' and make his home more respectable
Place Of Writing	Queen's House
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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