Queen Charlotte’s life behind palace walls was far more distressing than it appeared. During periods of severe mental illness, King George III became violent, at times assaulting Charlotte, as well as their daughter and daughter-in-law. These episodes caused the Queen immense fear, emotional strain, and lasting trauma - pressures she carried largely in silence while continuing to fulfil her public role. It’s a sobering reminder that Charlotte’s later years, marked by stress and premature ageing,
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Queen Charlotte’s life behind palace walls was far more distressing than it appeared. During periods of severe mental illness, King George III became violent, at times assaulting Charlotte, as well as their daughter and daughter-in-law. These episodes caused the Queen immense fear, emotional strain, and lasting trauma - pressures she carried largely in silence while continuing to fulfil her public role. It’s a sobering reminder that Charlotte’s later years, marked by stress and premature ageing,
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