OTD 19 July. 1822 Princess Augusta of Cambridge
Augusta Caroline Charlotte Elizabeth Mary Sophia Louise was born on
19 July 1822 in Hanover.
19 July 1822 in Hanover.
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Her parents were Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (7th. son of King
George III of the United Kingdom) and Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel.
Family ties
She had one brother, Prince George (later Duke of Cambridge) and one
sister who was Princess Marie Adelaide (later Duchess of Teck).
Princess Augusta of Cambridge was a niece of Queen Victoria and
the aunt of Mary of Teck, who married the later George V.
Marriage
Princess Augusta of Cambridge was one of the possible brides of
the later King William (Willem) III of The Netherlands, but he didn't
like her appearance.
Finally she married her first cousin Frederick William of Mecklenburg-
Strelitz @ Buckingham Palace in London on June 28th. 1843.
They had two sons, one survived childhood.
About her
Princess Augusta of Cambridge spent most of her life in Germany but
she kept close contacts with the British Royal Family. She frequently
visited her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, who had apartments in
Kensington Palace.
After the death of her mother, Princess Augusta acquired a house in
London.
With the preparation of the coronation of King Edward VII and
Queen Alexandra she was consulted on matters of etiquette and
attire.
As an elderly lady Princess Augusta of Cambridge became a bit
grumpy.
Princess Augusta of Cambridge died on December 5th. 1916
in Neustreliz (Germany).
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