Quick Info
| Profession | Queen Consort |
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| Nationality | German (Mecklenburg-Strelitz) |
| Date of Birth | 19/05/1744 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 17, Nov, 1818) |
| Birthplace | Strelitz, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany |
| Date of Death | 17/11/1818 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
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| Title | Queen of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Spouse | King George III |
| Marriage Date | 08/09/1761 |
| Years as Consort | 57 years and 70 days |
| Notable Fact | Longest-reigning female consort of Great Britain and Ireland; second-longest-serving consort in British history (after Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian (Lutheran) |
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Relationships & More
| Parents | Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Princess Elizabeth Albertina of Saxe-Hildburghausen |
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| Siblings | Youngest daughter |
| Children | 15 children with King George III |
Family
| Father | Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
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| Mother | Princess Elizabeth Albertina of Saxe-Hildburghausen |
| Spouse | King George III |
| Children | 15 children (including King George IV, King William IV, Prince Edward Augustus (father of Queen Victoria)) |
Career
| Role | Queen Consort |
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| Achievements | Supported husband during mental health struggles, promoted arts and education, served as longest-reigning female consort of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Period | 1761–1818 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She died peacefully sitting in an armchair with the Prince Regent holding her hand | |
| 2. She was the youngest daughter of her parents | |
| 3. She became Queen upon marriage to George III in 1761 | |
| 4. She was known for her kindness and support of the arts | |
| 5. She died of pneumonia in 1818 at age 74, predeceasing her husband by two years |