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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Maria_FitzherbertMaria Fitzherbert - Wikipedia

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   Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe, previously Weld; 26 July 1756 – 27 March 1837) was a longtime companion of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV of the United Kingdom). In 1785, they secretly contracted a marriage that was invalid under English civil law because his father, King George III , had not consented to it.

   • Children: at least 1 (with Thomas Fitzherbert)
   • Born: Maria Anne Smythe, 26 July 1756, Tong Castle, England

   • Parents: Walter Smythe (father), Mary Ann Errington (mother)

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Maria-FitzherbertMaria Fitzherbert | British Royal Mistress, Catholic Convert

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Maria Fitzherbert (born July 1756, Brambridge?, Hampshire, England—died March 29, 1837, Brighton, Sussex) was the secret wife of the prince of Wales, the future George IV of Great Britain. Of an old Roman Catholic family, she was educated at a French convent.

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   May 21, 2021 · Hush-Hush Facts About Maria Fitzherbert, Britain’s Unseen Queen. The story of Maria Fitzherbert and her Prince of Wales is wrought with devastating betrayal and heated passion. Constantly torn between her own independence and her longing for romance, Maria starred in her very own royal drama.

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6. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › mariaMaria Anne Fitzherbert Biography – Facts, Childhood, Family ...

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   Quick Facts. British Celebrities Born In July. Also Known As: Maria Anne Fitzherbert, Maria Anne Weld, Maria Anne Smythe. Died At Age: 80. Family: Spouse/Ex-: George, Prince of Wales (m. 1785), Edward Weld (m. 1775; died 1775) Thomas Fitzherbert. father: William Smythe. mother: Mary Ann Errington. Born Country: England.

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7. rebeccastarrbrown.com › 2017/12/21 › mariaMaria Fitzherbert, George IV’s Catholic Wife – Rebecca Starr ...

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   Dec 21, 2017 · Maria Fitzherbert, George IV’s Catholic Wife – Rebecca Starr Brown. On December 21, 2017 By RSB In The House of Hanover. Before George IV married Caroline of Brunswick and embarked on one of the most disastrous and humiliating royal matches in British history, he took another wife, one of his own choosing.

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Maria Fitzherbert (born July 1756, Brambridge?, Hampshire, England—died March 29, 1837, Brighton, Sussex) was the secret wife of the prince of Wales, the future George IV of Great Britain. Of an old Roman Catholic family, she was educated at a French convent.

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   Who admired Maria & Fitzherbert?

   • One of Maria’s admirers was none other than royal bad boy, George IV, the Prince of Wales. At the time, he was just over 20 years old and Fitzherbert was six years his senior. After he set his eyes on her, nothing could still his pursuit. She was everything he wanted.

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   Was Maria Anne Fitzherbert married?

   • Maria Anne Fitzherbert was the secret wife of King George IV of the United Kingdom. However, their marriage was never declared legal according to the English civil law, the 'Act of Settlement' (1701), and the 'Royal Marriage Act' of 1772. The marriage also did not have the king's consent. Fitzherbert was widowed twice.

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   Why did King George marry Maria Anne Fitzherbert?

   • Maria Anne Fitzherbert ( née Smythe, previously Weld; 26 July 1756 – 27 March 1837) was a longtime companion of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV of the United Kingdom ). In 1785, they secretly contracted a marriage that was invalid under English civil law because his father, King George III, had not consented to it.

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9. www.twickenham-museum.org.uk › detailMaria Fitzherbert, Secretly married to the Prince of Wales ...

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   Secret marriage to the Prince of Wales. At the age of 27, Mrs Fitzherbert came out of mourning and entered London society under the wing of her uncle Lord Sefton and her half brother Henry Errington. In 1784 at the opera with Lord Sefton she was introduced to George Prince of Wales, then aged 22.

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    Nov 8, 2014 · The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Maria Fitzherbert were wed on 15th December 1785. The ceremony was conducted in secret by Robert Burt, who was paid £500 for his silence. George and Maria’s...