Queen Charlotte

When Empress Charlotte of Mexico died bitter, insane, and alone, she uttered one last, chilling word—and it may have explained everything.

As the mother of “Mad King George,” Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha got a raw deal in life—but that doesn’t excuse her unspeakably cruel behavior.

As the mother of “Mad King George,” Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha got a raw deal in life—but that doesn’t excuse her unspeakably cruel behavior.

When Empress Charlotte of Mexico died bitter, insane, and alone, she uttered one last, chilling word—and it may have explained everything.