The King dies on the toilet

On the morning of 25 October 1760, George II rose at 6am, drank a dish of chocolate and at 7am retired to the close stool, his private toilet, in the closet adjoining his bedchamber. His valet heard…

“a noise louder than the royal wind”

…and rushed in to find the King sprawled on the floor. He was dead by the time his servants had carried him to his bed.



  1. Thomas on Tuesday 5, 2011

    Oh No Our Good King George The Second Is Dead! A Truly Sad Day For All And As We Wait For George The Third To Take Over We Shall Wonder What Fate Shall Befall Him At Least-He Wont Go Mad!

  2. Brother Chris on Tuesday 5, 2011

    Good

  3. Haseen on Tuesday 5, 2011

    im so sorry that the king died but still, London rocks!!!
    pls don’t be angry cause im from Malaysia