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Lady Anne Hamilton
LADY ANNE HAMILTON daughter of Archibald, ninth duke; lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline and a key witness at her trial in 1820. Date: 1766 - 1846
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1766 1820 1846 Anne Archibald Caroline Hamilton Ninth Trial Waiting Witness
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1. Title: Lady Anne Hamilton, Daughter of Archibald, ninth Duke, Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Caroline and a Key Witness at her Trial in 1820 Lady Anne Hamilton, born in 1766, was the cherished daughter of Archibald, the ninth Duke of Hamilton. Her lineage placed her among the highest echelons of Scottish nobility, a legacy that would shape her life in profound ways. This evocative portrait captures the essence of Lady Anne's regal bearing and unwavering dignity. As a young woman, Lady Anne was appointed as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline of Brunswick, the estranged wife of King George IV. This position granted her unprecedented access to the monarch and the inner workings of the royal court. However, it was her role as a key witness at Queen Caroline's trial in 1820 that would forever etch her name into the annals of history. The trial, which centered on allegations of adultery and cruelty, was a highly public and contentious affair. Lady Anne's testimony, which supported the queen, was instrumental in the eventual acquittal of Caroline. Her courage and unwavering loyalty to her sovereign earned her both admiration and condemnation from the public. Despite the controversy, Lady Anne continued to serve the crown, maintaining her position as a lady-in-waiting until her death in 1846. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of a remarkable woman who defied the conventions of her time and left an indelible mark on history. Date: 1766-1846 Subject: Lady Anne Hamilton, Daughter of Archibald, ninth Duke, Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Caroline and a Key Witness at her Trial in 1820. Keywords: Lady Anne Hamilton, 1766, 1846, daughter, Archibald, ninth Duke, waiting, Queen Caroline, key, witness, trial, 1820, history, historical.
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