Princess Sophia of Gloucester
Princess Sophia of Gloucester, (Sophia Matilda) (May 29, 1773 - November 29, 1844) was a member of the British Royal Family, a great granddaughter of King George II and niece of King George III.
Early life
Princess Sophia was born on May 29, 1773 in London. Her father was Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, the third eldest son of The Prince Frederick, Prince of Wales. Her mother was Maria Walpole, the illegitimate daughter of Edward Walpole. As a great granddaughter in the male line of King George II, Sophia was styled Her Highness Princess Sophia of Gloucester from birth.
Royal Highness
On July 22, 1816 Sophia's brother, Prince William, Duke of Gloucester married their cousin, The Princess Mary, a daughter of King George III. On their wedding day, the Prince Regent bestowed the style of His Royal Highness on Prince William of Gloucester. The next day Sophia was also bestowed with the style Her Royal Highness to give her equal rank with her brother. From then on she was styled Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Gloucester.
Sophia died on November 29, 1844 and is buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
Titles, Styles, Honours & Arms
Titles
- 1773-1816: Her Highness Princess Sophia of Gloucester
- 1816-1844: Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Gloucester
Issue
Sophia never married or had issue.
