Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Caroline Amelia Elizabeth; 17 May 1768 – 7 August 1821) was Queen of the United Kingdom and Hanover as the wife of King George IV from 29 January 1820 until her death in 1821. She was Princess of Wales from 1795 to 1820.
The daughter of Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, and Princess Augusta of Great Britain, Caroline was engaged to her cousin George in 1794, despite their never having met. He was already illegally married to Maria Fitzherbert. George and Caroline married the following year but separated shortly after the birth of their only child, Princess Charlotte of Wales, in 1796. By 1806, rumours that Caroline had taken lovers and had an illegitimate child led to an investigation into her private life. The dignitaries who led the investigation concluded that there was "no foundation" to the rumours, but Caroline's access to her daughter was nonetheless restricted. In 1814, Caroline moved to Italy, where she employed Bartolomeo Pergami as a servant. Pergami soon became Caroline's closest companion, and it was widely assumed that they were lovers. In 1817, Caroline was devastated when Charlotte died in childbirth. She heard the news from a passing courier as George had refused to write and tell her. He was determined to divorce Caroline, and set up a second investigation to collect evidence of her adultery.
In January 1820, George became King of the United Kingdom and Hanover, and Caroline nominally became queen. George insisted on a divorce from Caroline, which she refused. A legal divorce was possible but difficult to obtain. Caroline returned to Britain to assert her position as queen. She was wildly popular with the British people, who sympathised with her and despised the new king for his immoral behaviour. On the basis of the loose evidence collected against her, George attempted to divorce Caroline by introducing the Pains and Penalties Bill 1820 to Parliament, but he and the bill were so unpopular, and Caroline so popular with the masses, that it was withdrawn by the Liverpool ministry. The King barred Caroline from his coronation in July 1821. She fell ill in London and died three weeks later. Her funeral procession passed through London on its way to her native Braunschweig, where she was buried.
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Some of their strengths
Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Strong, Charming, Passionate, Imaginative, and Practical.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline's challenges
While Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline can be Self-centered, Sensitive, Stubborn, Idle, Hypocritical, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Sensitive and Critical
Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom Caroline also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
