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Knight details her close relationship with Princess Charlotte, offering an intimate portrayal of the young princess’s personality, wit, and eventual struggles within the royal family. The narrative reveals the tensions between Princess Charlotte and her parents, King George IV and Queen Caroline, shedding light on the challenges Charlotte faced in her public and private life. Knight also reflects on the princess’s engagement and marriage to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, a significant political union at the time.The volume concludes with the tragic and untimely death of Princess Charlotte in 1817, an event that profoundly affected both the nation and Knight herself. Knight’s reflections on the loss of her close companion are deeply moving, as she contemplates the impact of Charlotte's death on Britain’s royal succession. The autobiography blends personal reflection with historical insight, making it a valuable account of a critical period in British royal history.