King George II Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
King George II NPG D10758
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Pierre or Peter Tanje, after John Faber Jr
The only son of George I, the future George II moved from Hanover to Britain to become Prince of Wales in 1714. Having long been at odds with his father, his London home became a meeting place for the king's political opponents. When crowned George II in 1727, he wanted to replace all the ministers who had served his father, but was persuaded against this on the astute diplomatic advice of his wife, Queen Caroline. She remained politically influential as George left state... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










