Charlotte of Prussia

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Charlotte of Prussia: “Her soul resonates with ours” (Part three)

Read part two here. On 12 June 1817, Charlotte left Berlin with her brother, William. Her entire entourage consisted of 12 carriages, and Charlotte’s carriage alone was being pulled by eight horses. She had been told that Nicholas would meet her at the border, but he surprised her at Memel. When they finally reached the [read more]
The Royal Women

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Charlotte of Prussia: “The eldest daughter of the ideal, revered Queen” (Part two)

Read part one here. The siblings were placed in the care of Princess Maria Anna of Hesse-Homburg, who was married to their uncle, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, and who became the senior lady of the Prussian court after their mother’s death. Maria Anna, also known as Marianne, was affectionately called Aunt Minnetrost. The guardianship of [read more]
Charlotte of Prussia

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Charlotte of Prussia: “Your good little heart” (Part one)

On 13 July 1798, Queen Louise of Prussia gave birth to her second, but eldest surviving, daughter, who was named Charlotte. Louise’s chief lady-in-waiting wrote, “The child is healthy and beautiful, but the poor Queen was extremely weak.” Luckily. Louise recovered quickly, and Charlotte joined her brothers, Frederick William and William, in the nursery. Four [read more]
Book News

Book News Week 29

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 29 – 13 July – 19 July 2026 Churchill’s Queen: The Remarkable Friendship That Shaped Our Age  Kindle Edition – 16 July 2026 (US) Hardcover – 16 July 2026 (UK) Heroines of the Tudor World Paperback – 15 July 2026 (UK) A Royal Outcast: The Life and Scandal of [read more]