Countess of Darlington, erroneously asserted to have been mistress of King George I, actually his half sister.

Figure from the Museum of Ventura County collection.

Countess of Darlington was noted for her amiable nature.

Countess of Darlington, excellent management of parties and public events.

Beloved of George I and a great party giver.

Sophia von Platen von Kielmansegg, Countess of Darlington has often, but erroneously, been asserted to have been mistress of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland; in fact, she was his half-sister. Court ‘observers’ were apparently unable to fathom that George I would have a close relationship with a woman without being intimate with her. Darlington was noted for her amiable nature and for her excellent management of parties and public events.

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