Tag Archives: imposter

Anthony William Hall, the Man Who Would Be King

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

In 1931, a former Shropshire police inspector claimed to the rightful heir to the British throne. He was determined to be King Anthony and to displace King George V. His declaration provoked panic at the palace when two doctors refused … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Princess Caraboo, Extraordinary Imposter

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Mary Baker (née Willcocks) (1791 – 24 December 1864) was a noted impostor who went by the name Princess Caraboo. She pretended to be from a far away island and fooled a British town for some months. Biography On 3 … Continue reading →

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