Caroline Of Brunswick Collection (#3)

Caroline, Consort of George IV, 1820. Artist: C Dyer
Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV, 1820, as she appeared at the balcony at Alderman Matthew Woods on her arrival in London

Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale, 1821. Caroline of Brunswick, between Bergami and Alderman Wood, falls from the tilting summit of a breaking pillar which rests on the word Adultery

A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm, 1821. Alderman Wood takes Caroline of Brunswicks left arm, staring at her and grinning inanely; in the background Bergami stands with arms raised

The Q-ns Ass in a Band-box, 1821. Caroline of Brunswick, inside a box, sits on a zebra which stands in a round band-box; the zebra, with the head of Alderman Wood

The Royal Extinguisher, or the King of Brobdingnag & the Lilliputians, 1821. George IV, surrounded by admiring ministers, holds up an extinguisher made of paper

View of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Artist
View of the Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Presenting a loyal address to Caroline of Brunswick during the governmental attempts to

Queen Caroline travelling to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th November 1820 (1821). Panoramic view of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV travelling in state to St Pauls Cathedral to give thanks for

How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is

The Unexpected Visit or more free than welcome, 1820. George IV, seated on a cushion in the Brighton Royal Pavilion, throwing up his arms in horror at the entry of the Queen closely followed by

King Henry VIII, act II, scene iv, c1820. Artist
King Henry VIII, act II, scene iv, c1820. A performance of the play. George IV, as Henry VIII, sits on the dais under a canopy; two cardinals gape at Queen Caroline who, as Catherine of Aragon

Ghost as seen in the Hamlet of St Stephens Chapel, 1820. A scene in the House of Lords at the trial of Queen Caroline; the Queen throws up her arms in terror at the appearance of the first witness

St Stephens Bell Man, 1820. Viscount Castlereagh, in a bell-mans caped coat, shouts outside Alderman Woods house in South Audley Street. Queen Caroline replies from an open window

Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. The Duke of York punching King George IV in the face, watched by Queen Caroline, Alderman Matthew Wood and others. With satirical verses beneath

Queen Caroline and Mrs Wood, 1820. Brandenburgh House theatricals, a Wood scene in a new farce now performing with the greatest eclat at the Hammersmith theatre

Anticipations for the Pillory, 1813. A pillory stands on a scaffold in Chesterfield Walk outside Montague House, Blackheath, residence of the Princess of Wales

Alderman Sir Matthew Wood and King George IV
The Modern Belshazzers Feast; Alderman Sir Matthew Wood presents an envelope marked the Queens letter to the Prince Regents dinner table which falls into disarray

Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. Artist: James Lonsdale
Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. She holds a letter and wears a blue velvet empire line dress

Caroline of Brunswick, 1935. Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) was Queen of the United Kingdom by marriage to King George IV from 29 January 1820 until her death in 1821

Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), Queen of George IV, 1798, (c1915). Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), Queen of George IV, 1798, (c1915). The painting is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Queen Caroline (1768-1821) being turned away from Westminster Abbey, 1820 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Henry Broughams speech for the defence during the trial of Queen Caroline, 1820 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

The Princess of Wales, 19th century. Artist: Edwards
The Princess of Wales, 19th century. Possible Princess Caroline of Brunswick

William Austin, early 19th century. Austin was the protege of Caroline of Brunswick, queen consort of King George IV

William Austin, 1821. Artist: R Page
William Austin, 1821. Austin was the protege of Caroline of Brunswick, queen consort of King George IV

Caroline of Brunswick, queen consort of King George IV, 19th century. Artist: Woolnoth
Caroline of Brunswick, queen consort of King George IV, 19th century. Portrait of Queen Caroline (1768-1821)

Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick, c1788-1810, (1912). Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick, c1788-1810, (1912). Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821) married the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV, in 1795

Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, Scottish lawyer and politician, c1861. Brougham (1778-1868) defended Queen Caroline at her trial in 1820

Thomas Denman, lst Baron Denman, 1820. Denman (1779-1854), English jurist, who was solicitor general to Queen Caroline, estranged wife of George IV, during her trial in 1820

Lady Anne Hamilton, 1820. Lady Anne Hamilton (!776-1846), British noblewoman, was Lady-of-the-bedchamber to Queen Caroline, estranged wife of George IV of England

Matthew Wood, 1820. Wood (1768-1843), English political and municipal reformer, was Lord Mayor of London 1815-1816 and 1816-1817

Henry Peter Brougham, Baron Brougham and Vaux, Scottish-born British jurist and politician. Brougham (1778-1868) defended Queen Caroline at her trial (1820)

The Secret Insult or Bribery and Corruption Rejected, published by Benbow, 1820
BAL99033 The Secret Insult or Bribery and Corruption Rejected, published by Benbow, 1820 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, 1796 - 1817. Daughter of George, Prince of Wales and Caroline of Brunswick

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"Caroline of Brunswick: A Controversial Queen's Journey" Step into the world of Caroline of Brunswick, a woman whose life was filled with drama, intrigue, and political turmoil. From her birth in Brunswick Cathedral, Germany to her tumultuous marriage to King George IV of the United Kingdom, Caroline's story is one that captivates. In 1814, Princess Amelia of Brunswick and her daughter Princess Charlotte were immortalized in a stunning portrait by artist George Hayter. The bond between mother and daughter shines through, hinting at the strength that would later define Caroline. As Queen consort to King George IV, Caroline faced numerous challenges. Despite being estranged from her husband and living in Brandenburg House in Hammersmith, London, she remained resilient. A coloured engraving depicts Queen Caroline on her deathbed at Brandenburg House in 1821 - a poignant reminder of the trials she endured. The trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords became a spectacle that gripped the nation in 1820. An engraving captures this historic event as it unfolded - showcasing both the power struggles within royal circles and public fascination with scandalous affairs. Yet amidst these turbulent times, there were moments of joy for Caroline. Scenes from Don Giovanni performed at Kings Theatre provided respite from courtly intrigues - an escape into art and culture. Caroline's legacy extends beyond England's borders; even distant views such as Naples inspired her imagination. Coloured engravings transport us to picturesque landscapes far away from palace walls. Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense: The Caricature Shop of G. Humphrey on St James Street served as an outlet for satirical commentary on society during this era, and is likely that caricatures mocking or supporting Queen Caroline found their way onto its shelves – reflecting public sentiment towards this controversial figure. Through it all, love prevailed for Caroline.