This turquoise silk damask waistcoat that is probably one of the last items of clothing King George III wore before his death. It is one of the earliest examples of costume adapted for illness.
See the doll’s house made by the children of George III. With its distinctive wallpaper and embroidered bed-pulls, it looks much like the palace interior known by the Georgian princesses.
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The amazing bust of George III is a reproduction taken from an original mould kept in Madame Tussauds’ archive. It’s astoundingly realistic. Why not see it for yourself and come face to face with a king!
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During her final days Queen Charlotte found it difficult to lie down and was more comfortable in this chair. She eventually died while resting here on Tuesday 17 November, 1818.
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At Kew’s interactive People's Library explore the history of the palace and its residents, using touch screens, handling collections and copies of rare and unpublished materials.
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George III in caricature
This summer added to the exhibits, visitors will be able to see a collection of prints showing how the King was portrayed in the popular press through the caricaturists of the day.
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