Caroline of Ansbach
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Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Electress of Hanover from 11 June 1727 until her death in 1737 as the wife of King George II.
Portrait c. 1730
Ansbach in the 17th century
Engraving of the royal couple and their seven children who survived infancy
Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk (pictured), was one of Caroline's Women of the Bedchamber in addition to being one of Caroline's husband's mistresses.
Frederick, Prince of Wales
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Frederick, Prince of Wales, was the eldest son and heir apparent of King George II of Great Britain. He grew estranged from his parents, King George and Queen Caroline. Frederick was the father of Kin
Caroline of Ansbach
…few years, Walpole rose to become the leading minister. Upon her husband's accession in 1727, Caroline became queen and electress, and her eldest son, Frederick, became Prince of Wales. He was a focus for the opposition, like his father before him, and Caroline's relationship with him was strained. As princess…
Portrait by Thomas Hudson, 1750
Prince Frederick, c. 1720
The Music Party by Philippe Mercier, 1733. The Prince of Wales with his sisters Anne, Caroline and Amelia
Portrait by Philippe Mercier, 1736