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A History of Grief in Three Funerals: 3: The Death of Princess Charlotte

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A three-part series about the rites and rituals through which we have expressed our grief.
In 1817, Charlotte, Princess of Wales, died during childbirth. Ruth Richardson explores the subsequent outpouring of grief throughout the nation and the effect on the reign of her cousin, Queen Victoria.

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Presenter:
Ruth Richardson
Producer:
Virginia Crompton
Source: Radio Times

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