Hmm. A lot of King William pubs are referred to as King Billy regardless of historical accuracy. This one is actually named King William IV, whereas William of Orange was William III.
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Hmm. A lot of King William pubs are referred to as King Billy regardless of historical accuracy. This one is actually named King William IV, whereas William of Orange was William III.
Then there's The King William IV. A noted gay pub, known as the Pink Willy.
Actually this was just a reply to Tris's tongue in cheek question, although you are correct that regardless of which of the four Williams a pub is named after it is likely to be called the King Billy; this is in spite of each having a unique nickname, Conqueror, Rufus, King Billy and Sailor Bill. I suspect given William IV's Hanoverian excesses and the robustness of contemporary society he would have had other nicknames, few suitable for a family audience.