Like Father, Like Son. The Impact of the Hanoverian Family Dispute on British Policy

The paper explores the complex family dynamics within the early Hanoverian court, particularly the contentious relationship between George Louis, Prince of Brunswick-Luneburg, and his son George August, Prince of Wales. It examines how this familial dispute impacted governmental and administrative processes in British domestic and foreign policy during the reigns of George I and George II. The analysis highlights the significant influence of personal relations on political decision-making in early 18th-century Britain.