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The first child of King George III and Queen Charlotte was christened George. He ascended the throne and became George IV in 1820, following his father's death.

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George IV -

George IV, also known as "Prinny," was an extravagant individual who indulged in food, fashion, alcohol, and relationships with women. His mistress bore him numerous illegitimate children, and he wed Princess Caroline of Brunswick solely to have his debts settled by Parliament.

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Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany -

As per British royal tradition, the monarch's second son assumes the title of Duke of York. Frederick became his brother's heir in 1817, following the death of Princess Charlotte, King George IV's sole legitimate child.

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However, Prince Frederick did not survive his brother, and consequently, he was unable to ascend to the throne. Prince Frederick and his wife, Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia, did not have any children.

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William IV -

Prince William, the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews, became king in 1830, even though he had two brothers and a niece who were ahead of him in the line of succession to the throne.

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William IV -

Before his retirement and becoming king, William embarked on a global journey with the Royal Navy at the tender age of 13. None of William IV's legitimate children survived, so he was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.

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Charlotte, Princess Royal -

King George III and Queen Charlotte welcomed their first daughter in 1766. The king displayed great care towards her, as well as his other daughters. Charlotte received an outstanding education and spoke several languages.

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Charlotte, Princess Royal -

It was widely known that the king didn't want his daughter, and any future sisters, to marry. However, Charlotte defied this wish by marrying the widowed Prince Friedrich of Württemberg after reaching the age of 31. Despite having stepchildren, the couple did not have any children of their own.

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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn -

George III became King of Hanover in 1814, but did not actually lived in Germany. However, his son Prince Edward relocated there at the age of 18 and served as a cadet in the Hanoverian Foot Guards. He then returned to the United Kingdom the next year to join the British Army.

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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn -

Prince Edward held progressive beliefs for his time. He supported the abolition of slavery, advocated for Catholics' religious freedom, and was in favor of the American colonies' independence. He was the father of Queen Victoria, but unfortunately, he died when she was only a few months old.

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King George III and Queen Charlotte were delighted to welcome their sixth daughter, Princess Augusta Sophia. Similar to her sister, Charlotte, Augusta also received an education. However, her tutors found her quite challenging to handle. There is a story that she was once required to write an apology to a tutor, which she signed with her own blood.

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Despite the many candidates, the princess never married. Though there were rumors of a relationship with an army general, Princess Augusta Sophia remained single her entire life, until she died in 1840, aged 71.

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Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom -

Princess Elizabeth, slightly heavier than her sisters, stood out as the unconventional one within her family. Ruled by her determined personality, she bloomed with creativity.

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Elizabeth possessed a flair for art, engaging in activities such as making paper cutouts, designing ornamental panels, and selling her drawings. Following her father's passing, she obtained her brother, the Prince Regent's consent, to wed Prince Friedrich of Hesse-Homburg.

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Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover -

Due to the Kingdom of Hanover's policy against female monarchs, Queen Victoria was unable to assume the throne upon William IV's death. Consequently, Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, took on the position and moved to Germany.

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England was generally relieved to see the back of him. The Duke of Cumberland had a very bad reputation, including accusations of killing his valet and abusing one of his sisters. Moreover, he vehemently opposed laws permitting the Catholics to practice their faith. Ernest Augustus passed away in 1851.

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Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex -

Prince Augustus Frederick, the Duke of Sussex, shared liberal perspectives similar to his brother Prince Edward. He advocated for the removal of legal restrictions on Jewish individuals in England, expressing his belief in their freedom.

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Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex -

Prince Augustus Frederick was highly educated, enjoyed reading, and surprisingly possessed a musical talent as well. He married twice and served as a beloved father figure to his niece, the future Queen Victoria. He even had the privilege of giving Victoria away on her wedding day.

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Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge -

Prince Adolphus, according to reports, was regarded as the favored son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. At the age of 12, Prince Adolphus was sent to Hanover, where he subsequently pursued his studies while also serving in the military.

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Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge -

In 1793, during a battle with the French, the Duke of Cambridge sustained injuries and was taken as a prisoner. However, he was later successfully rescued. Prince Adolphus, known for his reliability and loyalty, was recognized for his exceptional diplomatic abilities as a member of the royal family.

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Princess Mary, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh -

Princess Mary fulfilled the role of caregiver within the family, providing assistance to various relatives. Her responsibilities extended to her mentally ill father and her younger sister, Princess Amelia, who contracted tuberculosis as a teenager.

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Princess Mary, the Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh -

Princess Mary was 40 when she married her cousin, Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh. Mary went on to outlive all of her 14 siblings, dying in 1857.

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Princess Sophia of the United Kingdom -

Princess Sophia had a close relationship with her mother, Queen Charlotte. She led a solitary existence and remained unwed. However, despite her seemingly uneventful life, it is believed that she became pregnant around 1800.

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There has been speculation suggesting that Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, might have fathered the child, given allegations of his sexual abuse towards his sister. Alternative accounts, however, indicate that the relationship was consensual.

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Prince Alfred of Great Britain -

Prince Alfred was one of the two royal toddlers who passed away. Smallpox was a very dangerous illness at that time, so his parents made sure he got a shot to protect him.

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Prince Alfred of Great Britain -

Regrettably, Alfred suffered from a heart defect and tragically passed away soon after. Prince Alfred died only a month before his second birthday.

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Prince Octavius of Great Britain -

Prince Octavius, the second younger brother to perish in the family, was known for his extraordinary kindness and gentle nature. According to accounts, he was "very docile, and possessed good-nature in such an uncommon degree, that he was the delight of all about him."

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Prince Octavius of Great Britain -

Despite receiving the smallpox vaccine, Prince Octavius tragically passed away at the young age of four. King George III expressed his devastation, saying, "In less than two days, my son Octavius went from being perfectly healthy to sick and facing death. My heart will ache if he is not in Heaven."

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Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom -

Following the unfortunate deaths of Princes Alfred and Octavius, Princess Amelia became the youngest member of the family. As stated earlier, Princess Amelia developed tuberculosis at the age of 15. She was subsequently sent to a seaside resort for recovery, where she fell in love with her chaperone.

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Princess Amelia never got to marry him. She was the third child (and first daughter) of King George III and Queen Charlotte to pass away. She died at the age of 27 in 1810.

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