Caroline of Brunswick 2

Queens Podcast

Comedy, History

4.5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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We’re back for part 2 in our Caroline of Brunswick series—and the drama only escalates. After her disastrous marriage to George IV, Caroline becomes Britain’s ultimate “people’s princess” while her husband doubles down on being the worst. In this episode, we cover the birth of Princess Charlotte, George IV’s infamous will, and how Regency-era tabloids fueled Caroline’s rise in public support. From palace spying and a toxic court to her separation and new independent life, Caroline refuses to stay quiet. It’s messy, dramatic, and completely unfair—and somehow, the public never stops rooting for her. Time stamps: 00:00 Cold Open Banter 01:21 Caroline of Brunswick & George IV Marriage Recap 02:11 Birth of Princess Charlotte of Wales 03:37 George IV’s Infamous Will & Treatment of Caroline 10:03 Caroline & George IV Separation Explained 11:29 Caroline’s Independent Life & Affair Rumors 14:22 Who Was William Austin? Royal Baby Scandal 14:57 Lady Douglas Feud & Royal Gossip Escalates 20:26 The Delicate Investigation Explained 23:27 Regency Era Begins: George IV Takes Power 27:18 Death of Princess Charlotte (1817 Tragedy) 28:22 Adultery Trial Fallout 31:55 George IV Coronation Drama & Caroline Snub 38:47 Caroline of Brunswick Death & Final Days 41:50 Funeral Riots Legacy 44:08 George IV Reputation Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:58.4	You got a musical intro listeners, don't you?
1:01.4	Yes, when we press record on the platform that we record on, it does like a little countdown.
1:07.7	And so we started dancing and singing, the final countdown.
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