The Royal memorabilia including a plate showing Prince Leopold and Britannia mourning at Charlotte's tomb will be offered for sale at a Sworders auction on 15 September
A collection of memorabilia devoted to George IV's only child Princess Charlotte, who died giving birth nearly 200 years ago, is to go on sale.
Items up for auction at Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, include bronze medals commemorating her death inscribed with "Great Britain mourns."
The lots also include a portrait of Charlotte with her husband Prince Leopold - later the king of Belgium.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their baby daughter Princess Charlotte.
The auction includes an aquatint portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Leopold along with a cased bronze commemorative medal of the Princess
She was born on the anniversary of Princess Charlotte of Wales's wedding day
Charlotte's sudden death just 18 months after her marriage following the birth of a stillborn son, led to a mass outpouring of grief.
Her death paved the way for Queen Victoria to eventually rule as monarch.
The death of Princess Charlotte - George IV's only heir - paved the way for Queen Victoria to eventually rule as monarch
Guy Schooling, of Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers - which is holding the sale on 15 September, said: "In many ways this collection represents a unique documentary record of an important and poignant moment in British history."
Other items include a plate showing Prince Leopold and Britannia mourning at Charlotte's tomb, as well as a mahogany French library chair used by the couple which is expected to sell for between £1,000 and £1,500.
- Published12 March 2012
