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The Landing of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at Harwich

John Cleveley the elder (c.1712–1777)

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The Landing of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at Harwich

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When George III came to the throne in October 1760, he needed to marry in order to secure the succession. He chose Princess Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the niece of a royal Duke. This painting shows her arrival in England for the marriage and coronation in September 1761.

George was determined his bride would travel to her new home in a manner befitting a future Queen. The newest of the King's yachts, Royal Caroline, was renamed Royal Charlotte in the Princess's honour. A flotilla, consisting of five royal yachts and six ships-of-war, collected Princess Charlotte from northern Germany. The journey to England was made in very stormy weather.

Victoria Art Gallery

Bath

Title

The Landing of Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at Harwich

Date

1761

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 91 x W 147 cm

Accession number

BATVG : P : 1949.7

Acquisition method

gift from Francis Llewellyn Bridges, 1949

Work type

Painting

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John Cleveley the elder

c.1712–1777

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