Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (Henry Frederick; 7 November 1745 – 18 September 1790) was the sixth child and fourth son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, and a younger brother of George III. (2017–2019). Like William, Harry attended a sequence of private schools before entering prestigious Eton College. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. From Italy Pedro brought home to Portugal, in 1428, a copy of Marco Polo’s travels that he had translated for Prince Henry’s benefit. Brothel owner Margaret Wells struggles to raise her daughters in London during the 18th century. (uncredited), Mad Woman at the Market Henry is often credited with beginning the Age of Discovery, the period during which European nations expanded their reach to Africa, Asia and the Americas. View production, box office, & company info, Samantha Morton apologises on radio for knife threat to girl when she was 14, 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Briony Scarlett, The Wheel of Time: Sophie Okonedo, Four Others Join Amazon Adaptation, July 2018 TV Calendar: Series Premiere and Return Dates, July 2019 TV Calendar: New and Returning Shows. However, Lydia does take Harcourt up on his offer to buy her time, and introduce her to Prince Henry, who wants a mistress. In addition, there appeared to be growing tensions between the couple and other royals. The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of eighteen to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. The guests inside the chapel included members of the British aristocracy, icons of British popular culture (Sir Elton John, David Beckham), and American entertainment royalty (Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, and Serena Williams), but the couple also had invited some 1,200 individuals who had worked as volunteers for charitable organizations to occupy “ringside seats” on the grass outside St. George’s. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. When her business comes under attack from a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret must fight back even if it means losing her family and possibly her life. He started a school for navigation in Sagres, at the southwestern tip of Portugal, where he employed cartographers, shipbuilders and instrument makers. He abdicated the throne in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson, thereafter taking the title Duke of Windsor. Moreover,…, …William nor his younger brother, Harry, should serve, because they could become specific targets of attack, thereby putting their fellow soldiers at risk (Harry later served two tours of duty in Afghanistan). Filming & Production Harry was active in various causes, including wildlife conservation in Africa. He encourages Prince Henry to make Kate Bottomley his mistress even though they 'got off on the wrong foot,' as part of a deal he makes with Lydia Quigley for procuring another virgin for him to rape and sacrifice in his unholy ritual.