Imprisoned Queen Sophia Dorothea of Celle

[@bunniesandbeheadings3336]

Just to contextualize how harsh that confinement was, Napoleon - who is a controversial figure but definitely a guy who the English monarchy disliked - imprisoned on Saint Helena was allowed to go 4 miles from his residence unattended, and could go farther if he asked for a British officer to come with him. He also had a few friends to hang out with, and far more servants than a pair of ladies in waiting and a couple of chambermaids. People like Lafayette, no friend of Napoleon, wrote letters of protest calling even this too harsh for a man who had already escaped from one island and did the whole 100 Days Thing. Comparatively, they put this woman in a max security prison. George I hated his wife more than George IV hated Napoleon Bonaparte. And that’s…that’s wild, to me, like one of these people is not like the other. Anyhow, great video! Subscribed and will totally watch more! :D

[@Anita-rq9ev]

This was very interesting. Her life was tragic. It was very unfair and cruel what happened to her, she had no rights 🥺. Thank you for covering her story

[@HistoryRoadshow]

My pleasure Anita, thanks 😊

[@J-D1995]

It still amazes me how women were treated so poorly for adultery when men openly flaunted it! What unfair times they were! Fantastic video as always 😀

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Much appreciated Jake, thanks 😊

[@who_m1]

Oh so seeing a woman suffering is amazing to you? gross

[@simon112]

A truly sad tale,Dorathia didn't deserve years of imprisonment and to not see her children, they treated her cruely without compassion, thank you Jon superb as always.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Simon always appreciated 😊

[@junecaffyn357]

What an horrible, evil man that George 1 was - she did not deserve this shocking treatment and I am saddened she never saw her children and that her parents never supported her.

[@diamondtiara84]

Jean Plaidy wrote a novel about Sophia Dorothea, "The Pricesss of Celle", which was really good.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Angelia 😊

[@rayn8740]

What a depressing tale of horrible monsters. The only sympathetic character is her lover and perhaps Sophia herself. I wonder how the story would have turned out had they managed to escape as planned.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Life can be cruel to some, thanks Ray 😊

[@joshuafess4295]

Her husband was a cold heart monster who needed to see a therapist

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Thank you! Savage tale is right. Wsh I could give Sophia a hug.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Lisette 😊

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

@@jamesmcgreenmine6329 James, what a kind question. My tons of siblings are great, hope you and yours are doing fine too.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

@@jamesmcgreenmine6329 Hey, been to Oslo as a kid, been to London for exactly for one hour at Heathrow, (want to really see the city of London if I get the chance), born in Chicago and live on the East Coast now. (New England). Take care.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

@@jamesmcgreenmine6329 It was 45 below Saturday, that's a record right now its 15 above a heat wave😆😆😆😆

[@jennaolbermann7663]

What a terribly sad story. The cruelty and dreadful treatment is just awful.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks for watching Jenna 😊

[@leticiagarcia9025]

What is sad and tragic story. Women had no rights back then. This poor woman was married to a monster. She didn’t get to see her children.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

And some call them the good old days! Thanks Leticia 😊

[@leticiagarcia9025]

@@jamesmcgreenmine6329 We’re doing fine. I hope you’re doing well.

[@funnytime13]

Thank you Jon, awesome as usual! Sitting here with a cuppa!!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Cheryl 😊

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

I enjoyed it with a glass of wine… ok a bottle lol x

[@christopheraliaga-kelly6254]

The 'Affair' of Sophia Dorothea was, in the '40sthe subject of a full-blooded historical drama "Sarabande for Dead Lovers" starring Stewart Granger as the murdered 'lover' Konigsmark and Peter Bull as George and Flora Robson as Countess Von Platten. It's well worth a watch!

[@gonefishing167]

Poor,poor woman . So sad 🙏🙏🙏

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Gone 😊

[@cassandraralph5906]

Thank you for this most interesting and educational video. I learned a huge amount today that I never learned before now. Well done indeed again 👏

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Cassandra 😊

[@janetpugliesi3203]

What a tragic life she had... sometimes being a royal is really not all it is cracked up to be and in her case this is a prime example!! She was just a glorified prisoner for much of her life...sad..

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Janet as always 😊

[@alisonridout]

Enjoyed this Jon 😊

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Alison 😊

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

Love this channel!!!!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Glad you enjoy it Jess 😊

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

@@HistoryRoadshow I love it! Your the best 😊

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

@@HistoryRoadshow I love it! Your the best 😊

[@janedee6488]

Awful treatment of this lady. Cruel, terrible husband. Thanks Jon.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Terrible times for such a young lady. Thanks Jane 😊

[@maryannbernal]

Very interesting. Love learning new stuff.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always Mary Ann 😊

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Don't trust that people say they have your best interests at heart, don't trust your cousin's or your staff, don't marry someone who makes you uncomfortable! Ever!! 😪😨😠😭

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Wise words Jennifer, thanks for watching 😊

[@sirwelch9991]

It really was a bitter shame.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Sir 😊

[@esterdrass4964]

George the 1st was a horrible bully, and his mistreatment of his family was experienced by his own son and the separation he forced between his son and his own kids. Poor Sophia Dorthea, her curse was being born a female into the aristocracy. It would have been best to be born poor and not have to be sold to the highest bidder, and know that your only worth is birthing a son.

[@bevinboulder5039]

I had _no_ idea. Was this woman the mother of George II of the UK? ? ?

[@HistoryRoadshow]

She was indeed, thanks Bev 😊

[@bevinboulder5039]

@@HistoryRoadshow Wow! To treat the mother of a future king that way.

[@susprime7018]

Sad story, what a lovely lady.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks SuS 😊

[@ishratjahan8627]

I only blame her parents They were the reason for her misery If they supported her when she wanted to end the marriage, she could have been happy 😢

[@ABerCul]

Feel like he was looking for a reason to get rid of her so he could be free

[@animallover6645]

How did either have mistresses they are not the most pleasing looking people. What hope is their for the rest of us.