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GLAMOROUS GEORGIANS

A new exhibition at The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, shines a spotlight on Georgian style and fashion, with key pieces telling the story of King George IV’s historic visit to Scotland in 1822.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see the full-length portrait of the kilted king in his Royal Stewart tartan, as painted by Sir David Wilkie, plus admire the set of accoutrements supplied to him by George Hunter & Co Edinburgh, which include a broadsword decorated with Scottish emblems, a

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