In his own estimate talented, passionate, sensitive, a lover of art, of sport, of freedom, of women ... In his father's opinion scandalous and irresponsible, a drunkard, a ne'er-do-well, a lecher ... 1782, and George Augustus Frederick , Prince of Wales, heir to the throne of England, approaches his coming-of-age.

The Prince has married his beloved Maria. The ceremony is illegal and secret, hidden not only from the King but also from Fox. And the rumours, and whispers of scandal, soon begin ...

The illegal marriage to Maria turning cold, his debts steadily increasing, the Prince begins to think the unthinkable... Why not a second, official, marriage? But who will be the bride this time?