Charlotte of Wales
Princess of Britain, Queen of Württemberg
Charlotte Augusta Matilda (September 29, 1766 – October 5, 1828) was the third daughter and fifth surviving child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Born during a period of significant change in the British monarchy, Princess Charlotte grew up in the royal household and received the education befitting her station. In 1797, at age 31, she married Frederick I, King of Württemberg, in a politically strategic union that strengthened diplomatic ties between Britain and the German states. The marriage produced one son, William II, ensuring continuity of the Württemberg line. Though separated from her family by geography, Princess Charlotte maintained correspondence with her siblings and parents, and her letters provide valuable historical insights into royal family dynamics of the period. She became known for her intelligence, good humor, and dedication to her role as a queen consort. Her life exemplified the complex position of royal women in this era—simultaneously powerful as members of the royal family yet constrained by the expectations and duties of their rank and gender. She died in Stuttgart at age 62.
Historical Figure
British
1766
1828
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Charlott
French origin
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