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Prince John Windsor

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The Resume

    (July 12, 1905-January 18, 1919)
    Born in Norfolk, United Kingdom
    Son of King George V and uncle of Queen Elizabeth II
    Suffered from severe epilepsy from age four
    Also had learning disabilities possibly related to autism
    Died following a seizure

Why he might be annoying:

    He was often referred to as a ‘monster boy’ by contemporaries.
    He enjoyed playing practical jokes.
    He was excited when he spotted German zeppelins during World War I.
    The TV movie about his life ‘The Lost Prince’ (2003) angered the current royal family.
    The Windsors now avoid using the name ‘John,’ believing it unlucky.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His parents, embarrassed by his seizures, sent him away to live in the country.
    He was not present at his father’s coronation.
    Treatment of his epilepsy amounted to little more than hot mustard baths.
    He was easy going and well liked by his caretakers.
    He was rarely mentioned by the royal family after his death.

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 99 Votes: 53.54% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 164 Votes: 52.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 51 Votes: 43.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 92 Votes: 51.09% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 95 Votes: 50.53% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 67 Votes: 53.73% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 95 Votes: 55.79% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 57 Votes: 75.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 81 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 98 Votes: 48.98% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 99 Votes: 39.39% Annoying