The release of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix has sparked a renewed interest in the historical figure behind the titular character.
In real life, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was indeed married to King George III, with the pair sharing several children together throughout their relationship.
King George, who was given the nickname the ‘mad king’ due to his highly-publicised mental health problems, is played in the cast of the prequel spin-off series by Corey Mylchreest in his younger years, and by James Fleet when he’s portrayed as being older.
The show introduces viewers for the first time to the children of Queen Charlotte (played by India Amarteifio when she’s younger, and Golda Rosheuvel when she’s older) and King George, who had not previously made appearances in the first two seasons of Bridgerton.
So how many children did the royal couple have in real life, and how long were they married for? Here’s what you need to know.
How many children did Queen Charlotte and King George III have?
After marrying King George on September 8 1761 when she was 17 years old and he was 23, the couple had their first child together a year after their wedding.
George IV was born in 1762, followed by Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany in 1763, William IV in 1765 and Charlotte, Princess Royal in 1766.
Next came Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn in 1767, followed by Princess Augusta Sophia in 1768, Princess Elizabeth in 1770 and Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover in 1771.
Then, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex was born in 1773, Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge was welcomed in 1774, Princess Mary in 1776 and Princess Sophia was delivered in 1777.
Both Prince Octavius, who was born in 1779, and Prince Alfred, who was born in 1780, died in childhood.
Lastly, Princess Amelia was the final child of Queen Charlotte and King George III, born in 1783.
In total, the couple had 15 children together, with 13 of their brood surviving into adulthood.
How long were Queen Charlotte and King George married for?
Queen Charlotte and King George III were married for more than half a century – 57 years to be exact.
Their marriage lasted until Queen Charlotte’s death in November 1818, with King Goerge dying just over a year later in January 1820.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is available to watch on Netflix.
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