William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham, was twice Prime Minister and was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on 9th June 1778. His was a magnificent public funeral. A stone, only ...

But he was generally poorly regarded, prompting the satirical rhyme 'Pitt is to Addington, as London is to Paddington' - a reference to his distinguished predecessor as prime minister, William Pitt.

William Pitt the Younger was born in London on 28 May 1759 and made history by becoming the world’s youngest Prime Minister at the age of 24. Son of politician William Pitt the Elder ...

Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king’s political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne." NOTE: The streaming ...

James Gillray, Coloured etching on paper. Published 22 May 1797. William Pitt, the Prime Minister, is picking the coin-filled pockets of an old lady, personifying the Bank, whose dress is made of ...

His was the first State funeral since that of William Pitt (Benjamin Disraeli's family having declined ... He went on to serve as leader of the Liberal Party and held the office of Prime Minister four ...

Mr Pitt announced his retirement from politics late last year after 11 years of service to the country in federal Parliament, stating he would not contest the 2025 election. Prime Minister Anthony ...