The delighted royal couple announced the name of their beautiful baby boy to the world on Wednesday. William and Kate’s son, His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, will one day become King George VII and follow a succession of Georges, the latest being his great-great-grandfather. VisitBritain offers travel ideas on locations across Britain that honor the six King Georges of Great Britain who have worn the crown throughout history, since the German-born George I acceded to the throne in 1714.

• A visit to the Royal Ascot Races on King George Day is a must. As the feature race and highlight of the Betfair Weekend, this race commemorates Her Majesty The Queen's late parents, and is the European mid-season middle distance championship. Worth £1,000,000, “The King George” is a QIPCO British Champions Series race. But you don’t have to splash the big bucks in order to enjoy this day in honor of King George VI, a wonderfully British garden party takes place around the racecourse.http://www.ascot.co.uk/bfwendmeet/king-george-day

• King George Park, Bushey, England, was opened in 1912 to commemorate the coronation of King George V. The Leisure area includes; formal gardens, a bowling green, tennis courts and a beautiful wild-fowl lake. As this is less than five minutes walk from the main shopping area of Wandsworth, in summer it is a great place for eating picnic lunches. To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Hertsmere Borough Council's Silver Jubilee, a time capsule was buried in the park in the summer of 2002.

• After Whitehall Palace burned down in 1698, St James Palace became the primary London residence of the monarch until that role was taken over by Buckingham Palace. Queen Anne was born at the Palace, and both George I and George II held court there. The Prince Regent, later to become George IV, married Caroline of Brunswick here, and Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in the Chapel Royal. St James’s Palace, isn’t open to visitors, but you can take a look at its impressive facade and capture a stunning photo of its guards. Afterwards, explore the chic shopping district of St James’s, and stop for lunch amid the greenery of St James’s Park. The public can also attend Sunday services at the Chapel Royal. www.visitbritain.com/sv/Things-to-do/Heritage/Royal-childhood-homes-and-historic-castles-of-Britain.htm
• Walking around Brighton, 400 years of history and style unfold before you. The Royal Pavilion is the magnificent palace created by King George IV, and is an eclectic mix of styles that has to be seen to be believed. The Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out and is open to the public daily. http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/RoyalPavilion/Pages/home.aspx

• George Square, laid out in 1781 and named after King George III, is the principal civic square in the heart of Glasgow's cosmopolitan city centre. It is home to beautiful architecture and many grand historic buildings, as well as statues honouring the great Walter Scott, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the revered poet, Robert Burns.

• The relationship between George I and his son, whom later became King George II upon his father’s death, was very tumultuous. So much so that George II turned his London residence, Leicester House, into a political headquarter and court to rival his father’s at St James’. Leicester House is no longer in existence, but you can visit the vibrant Leicester Square, which takes its name from the property, to catch a glimpse of your favourite movie stars, Leicester Square is known as ‘Theaterland’ and has hosted the premieres for blockbusters including the Harry Potter and James Bond franchises. www.visitbritain.com/en/Celebrity-spotting-in-London

• The first ever King George reigned in the beginning of the 18th century and was infamous for divorcing his wife and keeping her imprisoned in a castle until her death. Castles in Britain are dramatically situated, packed with history and scattered throughout the land, just don’t try to imprison your spouse! From the majestic Edinburgh Castle, to Warwick Castle which earlier this year unlocked four rooms that had previously remained closed to the public, there's a castle in Britain guaranteed to fascinate every visitor.www.visitbritain.com/en/Things-to-do/Heritage/Britains-castles.htm

• George II, George III, George IV and George V were all officially titled George Prince of Wales until their accession to the throne. Visit Wales and stay at the aptly named St George’s Hotel in Llandudo and discover the beautiful region that gave the British Kings’ their formal title, complete with rolling coastlines, stunning countryside and delightful Welsh food. www.visitwales.com

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