Mrs Fitzgeorge
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Mrs Fitzgeorge
Eliza, or Sarah Farebrother (Fairbrother), (1816 - 1890) otherwise known as Mrs Fitzgeorge, wife of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (cousin of Queen Victoria). An actress at London theatres from 1827, their marriage was not recognised in British law and she was neither the Duchess of Cambridge or Her Royal Highness. She and the Duke had three sons together. Date: 1904
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This portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Mrs Fitzgeorge, née Sarah Fairbrother (later known as Eliza), born in 1816. Known for her theatrical career that began in 1827, Sarah gained notoriety when she became the mistress of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, Queen Victoria's cousin. Their union, which took place in 1839, was a morganatic marriage - an unrecognized union between a nobleman and a commoner that did not grant Sarah the title of Duchess of Cambridge or Her Royal Highness. Despite this, the couple went on to have three sons together: Adolphus, Augustus, and George. Their relationship was a subject of intense public scrutiny and controversy, as the British public grappled with the complexities of royal relationships and social class. Sarah's status as a mistress to a royal duke challenged the traditional norms of the time, and her refusal to fade into obscurity after the end of the relationship further fueled public fascination. This photograph, taken in 1904, offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who defied societal expectations and left an indelible mark on British history. Sarah's story serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of royal relationships, and the ways in which the personal lives of the royal family have long been a source of intrigue and fascination for the public.
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