Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte Collection

Princess Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta of Sweden, c18th century. Creator: Cornelius Hoyer
Princess Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta of Sweden, c18th century

View of the orangery in the Kungstradgarden, decorated on the occasion of Duke Karl's...in 1774
View of the orangery in the Kungstradgarden, decorated on the occasion of Duke Karl's betrothal to Princess Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta of Oldenburg in 1774

Eva Sophia Piper (1757-1816), b von Fersen, Countess, c18th century. Creator: Le Chevalier de Chateaubourg
Eva Sophia Piper (1757-1816), b von Fersen, Countess, c18th century

Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759–1818, Queen of Sweden, 1797. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Queen of Sweden, 1797

Cornelius Hoeyer Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
Cornelius Hoeyer, Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Princess Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta of Sweden, Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta (1759-1818) queen of Sweden, princess of Holstein-Gottorp, painting

Attributed Anders Gustaf Andersson Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
Attributed to Anders Gustaf Andersson, Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta, 1759-1818, Queen of Sweden, painting, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp

Fredric Westin Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
Fredric Westin, Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, painting, portrait

Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, painting, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp, Drawing, pastel, Height

Georg David Matthieu Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
After Georg David Matthieu, Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, painting, portrait, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp

Adolf Ulrik WertmAOEller Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta
Adolf Ulrik Wertmuller, Queen Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, 1759-1818, Queen of Sweden, painting, portrait, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp, 1797

Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp (1759-1818), Queen of Sweden, 1814. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

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Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte, also known as Queen Charlotte of Sweden, was a fascinating and influential figure in European history. Born in 1759 to Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Princess Elizabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen, she married King Gustav III of Sweden at the young age of 17. As queen consort, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte played a significant role in Swedish politics and society. She was known for her intelligence, wit, and strong opinions on various matters. Despite facing numerous challenges during her time as queen, including political unrest and the assassination of her husband in 1792, she remained resilient and dedicated to serving her country, also a devoted mother to her children and took an active interest in their education and upbringing. She was deeply involved in cultural activities and patronized artists, writers, and musicians throughout her reign. After the death of King Gustav III, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte continued to be involved in political affairs as the mother of King Gustav IV Adolf. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to Swedish society and culture during a tumultuous period in history.