
Uncovering the Secrets of Queen Charlotte's Life and Legacy.
Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz arrived in England on September 7, 1761, and married King George III on the same day. The royal wedding took place at the Chapel Royal, and Charlotte wore a rich violet and purple velvet mantle over a white satin and silver dress. The couple would be married for 57 years and have 15 children.