Birth of Princess Charlotte and Separation
- When
- 7 January 1796
- Where
- Carlton House, London
Caroline bore Princess Charlotte at Carlton House on 7 January 1796; the couple were formally separated after the birth and lived apart thereafter.
Nine months after the wedding, Caroline gave birth to Princess Charlotte, George's only legitimate child and the king's only legitimate grandchild, at Carlton House on 7 January 1796. The two were formally separated after the birth and remained separated thereafter, having lived separately since 1796, with both having affairs. In April 1796 George wrote to Caroline that they could not find happiness in their union.
Sources
- Caroline of Brunswick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- George IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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