In this episode of the City Between we travel to the heart of the Anti-Revolutionary War – New York City in 1781. This city teeming with Loyalists and the headquarters of the British in their campaign against the Rebels received a visit from the Royal Family, a 16-year old prince looking for a good time in war time. We follow his adventures in Manhattan and George Washington’s plan to kidnap him.

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The music for the episode was composed by the talented Dylan Thurston.

Here is map of Hanover Square:

Here are some additional Resources for the curious.

The History of the Life and Reign of William the Fourth was Robert Huish, published in 1837, was the biography of the recently deceased king (and former Prince in NYC).

And another very helpful overview of the subject:

WASHINGTON AUTHORIZES PLAN TO KIDNAP FUTURE KING by Christian M. McBurney