Cat's Historical Doodles

Caroline Matilda (Danish: Caroline Mathilde) was born on 22 July 1751, in London. She was the ninth and youngest child of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Caroline Matilda was brought up by her strict mother away from the court; she was described as natural and informal and, as such, she was uninterested in politics and court intrigues as an adult. Despite the irregularities of her education, Caroline Matilda was musically gifted, an accomplished singer and could speak three languages: Italian, French and German. In 1764, a marriage was suggested between Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark, and herself. This marriage was considered suitable because both the British and Danish royal families were Protestant and of the same rank. Additionally, the British-born Queen Louise of Denmark had been very popular in her new country. The official betrothal was announced on 10 January 1765. On 14 January 1766, in the middle of the wedding prepa...

Anne was born on 6 February 1665, during the reign of Charles II, her uncle. She was the fourth child of James, Duke of York and his first wife, Anne Hyde. Anne had seven siblings but only she and her sister Mary survived childhood. Anne and Mary grew up in their own establishment at Richmond and were raised as Protestants. In 1673, the Duke of York’s conversion to Catholicism became public and he married a Catholic princess, Mary of Modena. They didn't have any living children and Mary and Anne were second and third in the line of succession after their father. King Charles started to look for a suitor for Anne. An eligible prince was needed and Prince George of Denmark was chosen. Anne and George married on 28 July 1683. Though it was an arranged marriage, they were faithful and devoted to one another. In 1685, Charles died and Anne’s father became James II and VII. To everyone’s consternation, James started favouring Catholics. Anne shared everyone’s concern and conti...