George, Prince of Wales
Regency Era
The Regency era takes its name from the years when George, Prince of Wales, was made Regent for his father, George III who was deemed unfit to rule. Prince George was officially sworn in as Regent in February 1811 and ended on January 1820 upon the death of his father when he officially became king. As the First Gentleman of Europe, Prince George was flamboyant and cultured and was known for his charm. However, in realty he was a hedonist, drunkard and lecher.