Princess Anne
Princess Royal; Princess of Orange
Portrait by Bernard Accama, 1736
Titles	HRH The Princess of Orange HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Princess Anne HRH Princess Anne of Wales HRH Princess Anne of Cornwall HSH Princess Anne of Hanover
Born	2 November 1709
	Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover
Died	12 January 1759
	The Hague, The Netherlands
Consort	25 March 1734 – 22 October 1751
Consort to	William IV, Prince of Orange
Issue	Carolina of Orange-Nassau Princess Anna of Orange-Nassau William V, Prince of Orange
Royal House	House of Orange-Nassau House of Hanover
Father	George II
Mother	Caroline of Ansbach

Princess Anne of Orange, Princess Royal and Princess of Hanover, Princess-Regent of Friesland (2 November 1709–12 January 1759) was the second child and eldest daughter of King George II of Great Britain and his consort, Queen Caroline. She was the wife of Prince Willem IV of Orange-Nassau, the first hereditary stadholder of the Netherlands (11 September 1711–22 October 1751). Princess Anne was the second daughter of a British Sovereign to hold the title Princess Royal. Anna van Hannover, princess of Orange-Nassau by Bernardus Accama (1736) Source: http://www. ... Anna van Hannover, princess of Orange-Nassau by Bernardus Accama (1736) Bernardus Accama (1697 - 1756) was an eighteenth century Dutch historical and portrait painter, born in Friesland. ... Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... 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Margravine Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (or Anspach) (Wilhelmina Charlotte Caroline) (1 March 1683 – 20 November 1737) as Queen Caroline was the queen consort of King George II of Great Britain 1727-1737. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ... Capital Leeuwarden Queens Commissioner drs. ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... // Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 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Early life

Princess Anne of Hanover, Duchess of Brunswick and Lüneburg was born at Schloss Herrenhausen, Hanover, five years before her paternal grandfather, the Elector Georg Ludwig, succeeded to the British throne as King George I. Herrenhausen is a quarter of the German city Hanover which is famous for its Grosser Garten. ... Alternate meanings: Hanover (district), Hanover (region), Hanover (state), other uses Map of Germany showing Hanover Hanover (in German: Hannover [haˈnoːfɐ]), on the Leine river, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in Germany. ... George I (Georg Ludwig) (28 May 1660 – 11 June 1727) was Elector of Hanover from 23 January 1698, and King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1 August 1714, until his death. ...

Upon her grandfather's ascension in 1714, it became established practice that the legitimate children and the male-line grandchildren of a British Sovereign would be titled prince or princess of Great Britain and Ireland and styled Royal Highness; great grandchildren in the male line would be prince or princess of Great Britain and Ireland and styled Highness. Her father became king on 11 June 1727. Battle of Gangut, by Maurice Baquoi, 1724-27. ... Royal Highness (abbreviation HRH) is a style His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness. ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Events 1727 to 1800 - Lt. ...

On 30 August of that year, George II created his eldest daughter Princess Royal. King Charles I first bestowed this title on his eldest daughter, Princess Mary of Orange (the mother of William III of England), in 1642. However, the title fell from use until the reign of George II. (Princess Anne became Princess Royal during the lifetime of her aunt, Queen Sophia Dorothea of Prussia, who had been eligible for this honour but did not receive it.) August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... The Princess Anne, the current Princess Royal Princess Royal is a style customarily (but not automatically) awarded by a British monarch to his or her eldest daughter. ... Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. ... Mary, Princess Royal and Princess Orange-Nassau (4 November 1631 - 24 December 1660) was the eldest daughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland, and Ireland and his queen, Henrietta Maria. ... William III of England (14 November 1650 – 8 March 1702; also known as William II of Scotland and William III of Orange) was a Dutch aristocrat and a Protestant Prince of Orange from his birth, Stadtholder of the United Netherlands from 28 June 1672, King of England and King of... Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (March 16, 1687 – June 28, 1757) was a Princess of Hanover, being the daughter of Georg Ludwig of Brunswick-Lüneburg (later George I of Great Britain) and Sophia Dorothea of Celle. ...

Later life

When her husband died in 1751, Anne was appointed regent for her 3-year-old son William. She was at first a good leader in the government with her quick decision-making skills, but she later became tyrannical and unpredictable. She continued to act as regent until her death in 1759, when she was replaced by her mother-in-law. When her mother-in-law also died, her daughter Carolina was made regent until William V turned 18 in 1766. Events Adam Smith is appointed professor of logic at the University of Glasgow March 25 - For the last time, New Years Day is legally on March 25 in England and Wales. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

The Princess Royal died at The Hague, Netherlands. Arms of The Hague Flag of The city of The Hague. ...

Titles, Styles, Honours & Arms

The House of Hanover (the Hanoverians) were a German royal dynasty of Lombard descent which succeeded the House of Stuart as kings of Great Britain in 1714. ... Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... George II (George Augustus) (10 November 1683–25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death. ... The Prince Frederick, Prince of Wales (Frederick Louis) (February 1, 1707 - March 31, 1751) was a member of the British Royal Family, the eldest son of King George II. He was born into the House of Hanover and was known as Prince Friedrich Ludwig of Hanover. ... For other persons known as Princess Amelia, see Princess Amelia The Princess Amelia Sophie (10 July 1711 – 31 October 1786), was a member of the British Royal Family, the second daughter of King George II. // Early Life Princess Amelia was born in Schloss Herrenhausen, Hanover, Germany. ... The Princess Caroline Elizabeth ( May 30, 1713 - December 28, 1757) was a member of the British Royal Family, the fourth child and third daughter of King George II. // Early Life Princess Caroline Elizabeth was born in Hanover, Germany. ... Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (April 15, 1721–October 31, 1765), a younger son of King George II of Great Britain and Queen Caroline, was a noted military leader. ... Princess Mary of Great Britain (February 22, 1723–January 14, 1772) was a daughter of King George II and Queen Caroline. ... Louise of Hanover and of Great Britain (December 18, 1724 - December 19, 1751) was the youngest surviving daughter of George II of Great Britain and Caroline of Ansbach, and became Queen consort of Denmark and Norway. ... Princess Augusta Charlotte of Wales (August 31, 1737 - March 31, 1813), was a member of the British Royal Family, a granddaughter of King George II and sister of King George III. She later married into the Ducal House of Brunswick-Lüneburg. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of York (14 March 1739- 17 September 1767) was the younger brother of George III of the United Kingdom, the second son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. ... Princess Elizabeth Caroline of Wales (30 December 1740 - September 4, 1759) was a member of the British Royal Family, a grandchild of King George II and sister of George III of the United Kingdom Princess Elizabeth Caroline was born at Norfolk House, St Jamess Square, London. ... HRH Prince William Henry, Earl of Connaught, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (November 14, 1743 - August 25, 1805) was a British prince and military officer, younger brother of King George III. He was born to Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha at Leicester House in... His Royal Highness Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (November 27, 1745 - September 18, 1790) was the sixth child of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, and a younger brother of King George III. On March 4, 1767 the Duke of Cumberland allegedly married Olive... Princess Caroline Matilda of Wales (July 11, 1751 - May 10, 1775), was a princess of Great Britain and Ireland, sister of King George III and Queen of Denmark from 1767 to 1772. ... Princess Sophia of Gloucester, Sophia Matilda (May 29, 1773 - November 29, 1844) was a member of the British Royal Family, a niece of King George III. Sophia was born on May 29, 1773 in London. ... His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (January 15, 1776 - November 30, 1834) was a member of the British Royal Family, a great grandson of King George II. Early Life Prince William was born on 15 January 1776 in Rome, Italy. ...

Titles

• 1709-1714: Her Serene Highness Princess Anne of Hanover
• 1714: Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Cornwall
• 1714-1727: Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Wales
• 1727: Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne
• 1727-1734: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
• 1734-1759: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Orange

Issue

The Prince and Princess of Orange-Nassau had a stillborn son in 1735 and two stillborn daughters in 1736 and 1739, respectively. They also had a daughter, Anna (1746), who died in infancy. Their other children were: // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ...

Her Serene Highness Fürstin Carolina zu Nassau-Weilburg née Her Serene Highness Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau, Princess-Regent of Friesland (February 28, 1743- May 6, 1787) was the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of the Netherlands, and HRH Princess Anne (née Princess Royal... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ... Capital Leeuwarden Queens Commissioner drs. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... May 6 is the 126th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (127th in leap years). ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... William V, stadtholder of The Netherlands (March 8, 1748–April 9, 1806), also known as William V of Orange, was the last Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...