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Photograph of Princess Charlotte's monument in the Urswick Chapel of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. In the centre, a marble sculpture of Princess Charlotte ascends to heaven supported by two winged angels whilst at her feet, a group of mourners kneel.
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (7 January 1796 – 6 November 1817) was the only child of George, Prince of Wales (later George IV), and Caroline of Brunswick. She was expected to ascend the British throne after the deaths of her grandfather, George III, and her father, but died in childbirth at the age of 21, predeceasing them both.
Jul 24, 2009 · The monument built in the memory of Princess Charlotte (1796-1817) that presides in the Urswick Chapel in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, was constructed by M.C. Wyatt.
Photograph of the memorial to Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales who died in childbirth in 1817. The monument consists of five cowled figures in the throes of mourning positioned at the base. A central figure reaches for the sky with its right arm outstretched and is flanked by two angels, one of whom holds an infant in its arms.
Feb 19, 2020 · On the morning of Thursday 7 January 1796, the German princess, Caroline of Brunswick, gave birth to what the baby’s father, George, Prince of Wales described as “an immense girl”.
- Anne Stott
Queen Charlotte passed away on 17 November 1818 and her body was laid privately in State at Kew Palace, where she had spent the last few days of her life. She was moved to Windsor on Wednesday 2 December 1818, the day of the funeral service, which took place at 8.00 p.m.
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6 November 2017 marks the two-hundredth anniversary of the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales. She was the daughter of the Prince of Wales, later George IV, and at the time of her unexpected and tragic death she was the only legitimate grandchild of the monarch, King George III.
