Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen of George III
Sitter associated with 82 portraits
Queen of George III. The youngest daughter of Charles Louis of Mecklenberg-Strelitz, she first her future husband on 8 September 1761 and was married to him that evening. Unable to speak English and kept under the King's strict supervision, Charlotte felt alienated from both her husband and her adopted country during the initial decades of her marriage. Eventually the couple formed a strong and affectionate bond. Although she did not play much part in politics, her connections with German dukedoms made her a channel for the king's continental affairs. She had fifteen children and her popular reputation was that of unimpeachable if rather stern domesticity.
by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 19 July 1791
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'Anti-saccharrites, - or - John Bull and his family leaving off the use of sugar'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 27 March 1792
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'Scotch Harry's news; - or - nincumpoop in high glee'
by James Gillray, published by James Aitken
hand-coloured etching, published 23 May 1792
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'Vices overlook'd in the new proclamation'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 24 May 1792
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 9 June 1792
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'Temperance enjoying a frugal meal' (Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; King George III)
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured stipple engraving, published 28 July 1792
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'Taking physick: - or - the news of shooting the King of Sweden!'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 11 April 1792
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'Presentation of the Mahometan credentials - or - the final resource of French atheists'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 26 December 1793
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 10 February 1794
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 24 January 1795
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'Affability' (Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; King George III)
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 10 February 1795
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 18 May 1795
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 21 November 1795
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The Marriage of his Serene Highness the Prince of Wirtemburg, to the Princess Royal of England
published by Robert Laurie, published by James Whittle
mezzotint, published 7 August 1797
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The Marriage of his Serene Highness the Prince of Wirtemburg, to the Princess Royal of England
published by Robert Laurie, published by James Whittle
mezzotint, published 7 August 1797
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by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, engraving and aquatint, published 18 May 1797
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by Isaac Cruikshank, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 20 May 1797
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Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by Robert John Thornton, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1799
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Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
after Unknown artist
mezzotint, published 1799
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Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
by William Say, after Arthur William Devis
mezzotint, circa 1803-1834
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