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Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom
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| Princess Elizabeth | |
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| Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg | |
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| Spouse | Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg |
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| HRH The Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg HRH Princess Frederick of Hesse-Homburg HRH The Princess Elizabeth |
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| Royal house | House of Hesse-Homburg House of Hanover |
| Father | George III |
| Mother | Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
| Born | 22 May 1770 Buckingham Palace, Westminster |
| Died | 10 January 1840 (aged 69) Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse |
| Burial | Mausoleum of the Landgraves, Homburg |
The Princess Elizabeth (22 May 1770 – 10 January 1840) was a member of the British Royal Family, the 7th child and 3rd daughter of George III of the United Kingdom.
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The Princess Elizabeth was born at Buckingham Palace, London. Her father was the reigning British monarch, George III, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Her mother was Queen Charlotte (née Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz).
The Princess' upbringing was very sheltered and she spent most of her time with her parents and sisters. King George and Queen Charlotte were keen to shelter their children, particularly the girls. However, in 1812, Princess Elizabeth purchased The Priory at Old Windsor in Berkshire as her residence and, on 7 April 1818, she married Frederick, Prince of Hesse-Homburg at the private chapel in Buckingham Palace in Westminster.
Elizabeth moved to Germany with her husband. On 20 January 1820, Frederick succeeded his father as the Landgraf of Hesse-Homburg. Elizabeth became known as The Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg.
She died on 10 January 1840 at age 69 in Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse, Germany. She was buried in Mausoleum of the Landgraves, Homburg, Germany.
- 22 May 1770 – 7 April 1818: Her Royal Highness The Princess Elizabeth
- 7 April 1818 – 20 January 1820: Her Royal Highness Princess Frederick of Hesse-Homburg
- 20 January 1820 – 10 January 1840: Her Royal Highness The Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg