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Sophia Dorothea of Celle: A Prisoner While George I Was Crowned
Her ex husband was being crowned King of Great Britain. She was still his prisoner. Their son was already Prince of Wales. She was forbidden to see him.
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Sophia Dorothea of Celle: Thirty-Two Years in Ahlden Castle
His wife had an affair and was imprisoned for thirty-two years. In 1714 he became King of Great Britain. He kept a mistress throughout their marriage without consequence. His mistress claimed the titles and wealth of a kingdom while his wife remained locked inside a castle she was not permitted to leave.
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Sophia of Hanover: Named in the Law, She Almost Wore the Crown
Her parents had lost a crown before she was born. At seventy, Sophia of Hanover was named in the law that would decide who wore another. She almost lived long enough to wear it herself.