EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

George IV’s Kilted Coronation of Scottish Identity

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode traces King George IV’s 1822 trip to Edinburgh, engineered by Walter Scott into a staged tartan pageant that re‑defined how Scots—and the wider British audience—viewed Highland symbols. It examines the political motives, contemporary reactions, and long‑term cultural impacts while weighing evidence from letters, court accounts, and later depictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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