Royal History - The Daughters of King George II

Course intent

In this course, you’ll discover the lives of the five Daughters of King George II.

What will I learn?

King George II and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach were the parents of five daughters, born between 1709 and 1724. Far less well known than the daughters of George III and of Queen Victoria, the daughters of George II include a Queen of Denmark, the staunchly Protestant Landgravine of Hesse-Cassel and the common ancestress of many of the royal families of Europe.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is suitable for adults aged 19 and older.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes

What can I do when I finish the course?

We offer a wide range of courses and lectures on aspects of history, as well as other Humanities subjects that may be of interest to further your knowledge.

Additional information

This course does not qualify for an Education and Skills Funding Agency subsidy, so no concessions are available.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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