Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was 17 years old when she married King George III in 1761. The marriage, arranged by the King's mother, took place at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace in London.
Charlotte's marriage to George III was a significant event in British history, as it solidified the Hanoverian dynasty's hold on the throne. As a young woman of just 17, she was expected to embrace her new role as Queen and consort, and she did so with grace and dignity.
She was a well-educated woman who enjoyed art, music, and literature. She was also known for her charitable work, and she established the Queen Charlotte's Lying-in Hospital for poor pregnant women in London.
