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Read part five here. Nevertheless, the new Duchess of Cumberland made her way to England and landed at Dover on 28 August. An Anglican wedding ceremony took place the following day at Carlton House, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Frederica wore a gold-embroidered white satin gown and a long train. It would be a [read more]
Read part four here. Frederica had wanted to return to Louise sooner, but her visits were postponed time and time again by her sister for various reasons. At the end of June 1810, Frederica finally returned to Louise. Their joyful reunion would last just five days as Louise suddenly fell ill. She developed a cold, [read more]
Read part three here. Even though her future was uncertain, Frederica felt positive about it. She wrote, “I have always desired and strived to love and be loved. Now I will finally enjoy this happiness.” Her new home would be Ansbach, and she continued to keep in touch with her family through letters. They could [read more]
Read part two here. Now a widow, Frederica moved into Schönhausen Palace, which was further away from her sister. The official period of mourning for her husband was set at three months, but it was extended after the death of Frederick the Great’s widow, Elisabeth Christine, in January 1797. Frederica was often visited by her [read more]
Queen Elizabeth II’s christening robe will go on display next month as part of the centenary exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at Buckingham Palace. The christening robe has been worn by 62 royal babies in total, and was first worn by Queen Victoria’s eldest child, Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress Frederick. It [read more]
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