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What was the main reason for George IV's unpopularity?

  • His military failures

  • His extravagant lifestyle

  • His lack of intelligence

  • His foreign policies

Answer

George IV's extravagant lifestyle and poor relationships with his family and wife contributed to his unpopularity. His excessive spending and indulgences dimmed the prestige of the monarchy and earned him the contempt of the people.
Royal Riddles: Unraveling the Reign of George IV - King of the United Kingdom and Hanover (1820-1830)

Royal Riddles: Unraveling the Reign of George IV - King of the United Kingdom and Hanover (1820-1830)

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