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In 1837, the personal union of the United Kingdom and Hanover ended as William IV's heir in the United Kingdom was female ( Queen Victoria ).

According to Salic Law Hanover could only be inherited by males.

As a consequence, Hanover passed to William IV's brother, Ernest Augustus, and remained a kingdom until 1866, when it was annexed by Prussia during the Austro-Prussian war.

Despite having defeated Prussia at the Battle of Langensalza, the city of Hanover became a Prussian provincial capital.

After the annexation, the people of Hanover opposed the Prussian regime.