The Bridal Night, 1797
Newlyweds Princess Charlotte and Frederick, Duke of Wurttemberg are led by King George III and Queen Charlotte towards the bridal chamber. Prime Minister William Pitt carries the ?80, 000 dowry. King George III did not initially welcome the match between Frederick and his daughter Charlotte; the Duke had a sinister reputation and was immensely fat. However, Princess Charlotte was so desperate to escape her life at Windsor that she eagerly accepted
Picture No
11099625
Media ID
46672689
Size
5077px x 3442px
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Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
James Gillray (1757-1815)
Date
18 May 1797
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