She was a popular princess who eclipsed other members of the royal family, died tragically early and came from a broken home. No! It's not Lady Diana. The answer lies a few centuries back in the royal history books!
- Princess Charlotte and Princess Diana were some of the most beloved royals in history
- They both led very similar lives within the British royal family
- Their journeys shared many peculiarities throughout the span of their lives
We're talking about Princess Charlotte of Wales. British historian Tracy Borman traced the life of Princess Charlotte of Wales, the only daughter of King George IV, described in her book Crown & Scepter: A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II.
Charlotte of Wales was incredibly a lot like Lady Di!
In doing so, she was able to establish frightening parallels between the former princess and Lady Diana. Princess Charlotte of Wales was born on January 7, 1796 in London, the only child of Crown Prince George, Prince of Wales, and his wife Caroline von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel.
Also interesting:
Charlotte is said to have always had a tense relationship with her mother, and her parents separated when the princess was young. What's interesting is that Princess Diana also came from a broken home. Her mother, Frances Shand Kydd, left her father, John Spencer, for another man in 1969...
Watch the video above to learn more!