A View of the Garden Entrance of St James's Palace, 1786
An assassination attempt on King George III by Margaret Nicholson, a former domestic servant. The attack was unsuccessful; Nicholson was seized immediately by Yeomen Warders. The King took pity on her, shouting out: the poor creature is mad, do not hurt her. She has not hurt me. George's calm and compassionate response to the attack endeared him to his people; he was greeted with cheers at his next public appearance at Kew
Picture No
11099587
Media ID
46672579
Size
5312px x 3290px
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Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Robert Dighton (c1752-1814)
Date
1786
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