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CHARLOTTE OF ENGLAND: (1744-1818) Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen of Great Britain and Ireland 1761-1801, and Queen of the United Kingdom 1801-18, as spouse of King George III. A good A.L.S., Charlotte, two pages, 4to, Frogmore, 12th May, 1798, to her daughter in law the Princess of Wales, in French. Queen Charlotte thanks the Princess of Wales for her interest in her daughter´s health after her difficult childbirth, and updates her on this situation stating `..The report given by the Stuttgart doctors says that unless some unexpected accident occurs, there is no reason to be concerned about her.´ Charlotte further refers to some letters received, saying `The Duke´s letters are written under strong agitation, everybody agrees on the recognition he makes for the Woman´s merits, and what pleases me even more is the attachment shown by the population to the Duchess on this occasion.´ The Queen expresses her happiness knowing that Caroline has not suffered the illness which is affecting so many of them, and hopes she will be able to visit her again soon, concluding before signing with `How happy I would be if I could see you here more often, and be able to prove you how much, my dear daughter, I am your affectionate and loyal Mother.´ With a partially cut blank integral leaf. Small overall minor age wear. G Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) Queen of the United Kingdom 1820-21 as the wife of King George IV. She was Princes of Wales 1795-1820. Princess Charlotte (1766-1828) Queen of Wurttemberg as spouse of King Frederick. Daughter of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The Royal couple had no children issue. On 27th April 1798 Princess Charlotte had a stillborn daughter. Frederick I (1754-1816) Duke of Wurttemberg 1797-1816.