When I was given my title of Prince of Wales, my detest for my father grew stronger. The Princess of Wales gave birth to Prince George William and my desire for having the Duke of Newcastle as the godfather was evident. Unfortunately, my father abhorred him and demanded that his brother, Duke of York and Albany, as the godfather. My anger rose, how could a man be so selfish and sinister? I took the only step I thought of. I humiliated my father publicly and was soon arrested. He banished from all public ceremonies and even from his residence, St. James’s Palace.
In all my will, I encouraged opposition to my father’s policies. Due to the banishment, I stayed at the residence of the Leicester House:
(Beautifully drawn, no?)
It become a gathering for my father’s political opponents. One of importance was Robert Walpole, his prime minister. A foolish man, he tried to reconcile the relationship of my father and I. I always have this feeling that he was not to be trusted. For he is the head leader of the Whigs, and I am in the pary of the Tories.
An economic disaster of the South Sea Bubble made Robert Walpole exceed to the pinnacle of the government. Walpole and his Whig Party had the reign in politics. The Tories were to weak to defeat the power of the Whigs and Robert Walpole achieved in controlling the British government. I was having big doubts and I realized he truly is a devil. He joined my father’s side. All the little respect and trust that I had in him came to an end. I found it hard to believe that the one who had my hand of support abandoned me for more political power.
The Face of the Betrayer:
I highly resent this.
ReplyDeleteI too was distressed over the, um, unfortunate accident with the South Sea Bubble, but it was out of my hands to repair. I could only follow the guidance of my supporters and assume the higher command, putting me in charge. Your wife seems to approve of me, she's even my close friend. Please see reason and recant with your faather the arguments you two have had. England would benefit from the renewed releationship.
I love the picture of me, by the way, but please find another one where my wig isn't so curled up.*hint hint*
OH MY! I must say I ABSOLUTELY agree with you about that devil Robert Walpole. All he wanted is power for himself. He did not even care how our poor country would have ended up. Like you mentioned, he was not loyal to one side for long; his "side" depended on which would benefit him more at the time. Of course he could not be trusted. Look what disasters he led our home country into. He messed up the entire monarchy!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I do love that picture of him. It captures his entire personality completely.