An enormous cache of historical documents from Britain’s royal archives detailing the reign of King George III is going online as part of the royal family’s effort to rehabilitate the legacy of the monarch widely regarded as having been insane. The monarch — America’s last king — is often referred to as “mad King George.”
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Queen Elizabeth II to step down from some organizations
Queen Elizabeth II will step down from her role as patron of more than 20 charities and organizations at the end of the year. Buckingham Palace said Tuesday she will follow her husband Prince Philip’s example and reduce her charitable work at the end of her 90th birthday year.