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George III – 'Tyrant' King of the American Colonies?

Talks and Lectures by Historic Royal Palaces

Jun 25, 202656:19Arts

In the Declaration of Independence, signed on 4th July 1776, King George III is cast as a 'tyrant'. How fair is this representation? In this episode, Kew Palace curator Polly Putnam is joined by Dr Rachel Herrmann, Senio...

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George III – 'Tyrant' King of the American Colonies? is an episode from Talks and Lectures by Historic Royal Palaces. In the Declaration of Independence, signed on 4th July 1776, King George III is cast as a 'tyrant'. How fair is this repre...

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Published Jun 25, 2026, 56:19 long, audio available.