Lady Anne Hamilton

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Lady Anne Hamilton

1766–1846

A close companion of Queen Caroline and a sharp observer of royal scandal, she turned life at court into memoir and political commentary. Her writing offers a vivid glimpse of Regency-era power, loyalty, and controversy.

2 Audiobooks

Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 2 (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte

Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 2 (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte

by Lady Anne Hamilton

Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 1 (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte

Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 1 (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte

by Lady Anne Hamilton

About the author

Lady Anne Hamilton was a Scottish noblewoman, courtier, and writer, born on March 16, 1766, and died on October 10, 1846. She was the eldest daughter of Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton, and became closely associated with Caroline of Brunswick, the future queen consort of George IV.

She is best known for serving as a lady-in-waiting and trusted friend to Queen Caroline. That friendship placed her near the center of one of the most dramatic royal disputes of the early 19th century. Her name is especially linked with accounts defending Caroline during the public scandals that surrounded the prince and princess of Wales.

For readers today, her appeal lies in the way she bridges aristocratic society, court politics, and personal witness. Works connected with her preserve a lively, partisan view of the British court, making her an interesting figure for anyone drawn to royal history, memoir, or women who left their mark from the edges of power.