Princess Elizabeth Of Great Britain

Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain, born Elizabeth Caroline on 10 January 1741, was a member of the British royal family during the 18th century. She was the daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Her paternal grandfather was King George II, and her elder brother was King George III.

Elizabeth was born at Norfolk House, located in St James's Square, Westminster. She was christened twenty-five days after her birth at the same location. Her godparents included The Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who was her first cousin once removed through marriage; The Queen of Denmark; and the Duchess of Saxe-Gotha, her maternal aunt by marriage. Proxy sponsors stood in for these individuals during the christening ceremony, which was conducted by The Bishop of Oxford, Thomas Secker.

Little is documented about her life due to her early death. A fragment from the correspondence of Horace Walpole records her death, stating that she died of inflammation in her bowels over a span of two days. Walpole noted her physical appearance as "very unfortunate," but acknowledged her notable intelligence and diligence. He recounted that at eight years old, she performed the role of Cato in a play, an accomplishment that he considered superior to her siblings' performances. Despite her health problems that prevented her from being taught to read at that age, she learned her parts by hearing others rehearse and demonstrated considerable talent in acting.

Princess Elizabeth died on 4 September 1759 at Kew Palace in London. She was subsequently buried in Westminster Abbey.

Her brief life and early death have left limited historical records, with most information derived from personal letters and portraits.