Background
Duchess Caroline Charlotte Marianne of Mecklenburg, was born in Neustrelitz, the daughter of George, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, and his consort Princess Marie of Hesse-Cassel.
Duchess Caroline Charlotte Marianne of Mecklenburg, was born in Neustrelitz, the daughter of George, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, and his consort Princess Marie of Hesse-Cassel.
In Denmark, she was always known as Princess Mariane. Very early on, the marriage proved to be a very unhappy one, due in large part to The Crown Prince"s bad temperament, excessive drinking and shameless womanizing. Princess Mariane, who was described as incurably shy and nervous, lacked the ability to serve as a calming influence over her consort.
The divorce was completed in 1846.
Following the divorce, Mariane, who retained her title, lived a quiet life in Neustrelitz. She rarely ever mentioned her former spouse, except for when Danish visitors were in the area, when she would say: He was much too bizarre! She died quietly in Neustrelitz in 1876.
Her Highness Duchess Caroline of Mecklenburg, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark
Her Royal Highness Princess Mariane of Denmark.