George III
King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
Born
November 14, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, entrepreneur
United KingdomBorn in Buckingham Palace
1948
Born in Buckingham Palace (1948-11-14)
1948
Positionheir apparent (1948–2021)
1952
PositionHeir Apparent of the United Kingdom (1952–2022)
1956
EducationStudied at Hill House School (1956–1957)
1957
EducationStudied at Cheam School
1958
PositionPrince of Wales (1958–2022)
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Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms since 8 September 2022.
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Who is George III?+
Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms since 8 September 2022.
What does the name George mean?+
The name George means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is of English origin.
When was George III born?+
George III was born on November 14, 1948.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.
The name George is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is traditionally a male name.
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George Byron
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George Orwell
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George H. W. Bush
president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
George Bernard Shaw
Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist (1856–1950)
Names related to George
George — November 14, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Respect.
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My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
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