Video - The Fall of a Favorite: The Tragic Demise of Lord George Villiers

The Tragic End of Lord George Villiers Lord George Villiers was a prominent figure at the court of King James I and later King Charles I in 17th-century England. Initially a poor and humble young man, George rose to become the King’s favorite, a position that granted him immense power and influence. However, this elevated status did not protect him from ruthless court intrigues. His rise, often accompanied by scandal and whispers of favoritism in the court, came crashing down when he was murdered in 1628 by a man named John Felton. Felton, a former officer who resented Villiers’ power and influence over the king, stabbed him to death in broad daylight. Villiers' tragic end was the result of jealousy, discontent, and the dangerous game of power at the royal court. The murder shocked the nation and served as a tragic reminder of how fleeting power could be, especially when it was built on the unstable ground of royal favoritism