Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen

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Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen

Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (Adelaide Louise Theresa Caroline Amelia; 13 August 1792 – 2 December 1849) was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and Hanover as the wife of King William IV. She was born in Meiningen, Germany, as the daughter of George I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, and Luise Eleonore of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Adelaide was known for her beauty and kindness. She married William, Duke of Clarence, in 1818, and they had no children. Despite this, she was a popular queen consort known for her charitable work and support of various causes.

Queen Consort[edit | edit source]

Upon William's accession to the throne in 1830, Adelaide became queen consort. She was well-liked by the British public for her humility and compassion. Adelaide played a significant role in supporting her husband during his reign.

Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]

After William's death in 1837, Adelaide lived a relatively quiet life, dedicating herself to charitable endeavors. She passed away in 1849 and was buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Adelaide's legacy is remembered for her philanthropic efforts and her impact on the British monarchy during her time as queen consort.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD