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Collection	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54334
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from William Henry [Duke of Gloucester] to George III regarding his secret marriage
Date	15 September 1772
Writer	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	William states his desire to see the King, assuring him that he had intended to keep the marriage a secret until his death or until the union had issue, but due to the declaration [of the Royal Marriages Act] it was necessary to disclose it. He writes that he has two choices either to abandon his wife, which he believed George III would not approve of, or to disclose it and submit to the King's will. William also mentions the King's audience with [Edward] Le Grand.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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