Fall Asleep to The Blind Exiled King Buried at Windsor Castle — George V of Hanover

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In this complete journey through the life of King George V of Hanover, we explore the extraordinary saga of the blind monarch who ruled against all odds—from his birth in 1819 through total blindness at age 14, to his courageous 15-year reign that ended in war, exile, and the destruction of his kingdom.
Witness young Prince George lose his sight in two tragic accidents, yet refuse to be excluded from the royal succession. Follow his unexpected path to kingship in 1851 when his father dies, making him the only completely blind monarch to rule a European kingdom.
Experience George's turbulent reign as he battles his parliament, resists Prussian pressure, and clings to Austria's fading power. Watch as Bismarck's ambition and the 1866 Austro-Prussian War seal Hanover's fate.
Enter the dramatic Battle of Langensalza where George's 19,000 soldiers defeat 9,000 Prussians—only to be surrounded by 40,000 more. Witness the agonizing decision to surrender and the king's refusal to abdicate despite losing everything.
Follow George and Queen Marie into Austrian exile at Gmunden, where the blind king maintains his Guelphic Legion and dreams of restoration. Watch those hopes die with Prussia's crushing victory in the Franco-Prussian War and German unification in 1871.
The story concludes in Paris, June 1878, where the exiled king dies at 58—blind, defeated, yet unbowed. Discover his remarkable burial at Windsor Castle by Queen Victoria's order, and Queen Marie's extraordinary 29-year widowhood preserving his memory.

Chapter Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: The Blind King's Story
00:58:30 - Chapter 04: Love in Darkness — Courtship & Marriage to Marie
01:52:15 - Chapter 06: The Rise of Bismarck & The Gathering Storm
02:28:45 - Chapter 07: The Battle of Langensalza — A Pyrrhic Victory
03:06:20 - Chapter 09: Exile in Austria — Years of Hope & Disappointment
03:52:40 - Chapter 11: Decline, Death & The Long Goodbye
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