Princess Caroline of Great Britain of the sovereign, Caroline was granted use of the arms of the realm, differenced by a "label argent of five points, each bearing three roses gules". On 30 August 1727, as a child of the sovereign, Caroline's difference changed to a "label argent of three points, each bearing three roses gules". Princess Caroline of Great Britain Princess Caroline of Great Britain (Caroline Elizabeth; 10 June 1713 – 28 December 1757) was the fourth child and third daughter of King George II of Great Britain and his wife Caroline of Ansbach. Princess Caroline was born at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, Germany,
Caroline of Ansbach Holland. In mid-1735, Frederick, Prince of Wales, was further dismayed when Caroline, rather than himself, again acted as regent while the King was absent in Hanover. The King and Queen arranged Frederick's marriage, in 1736, to Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Shortly after the wedding, George went to Hanover, and Caroline resumed her role as "Protector of the Realm". As regent, Caroline considered the reprieve of Captain John Porteous, who had been convicted of murder in Edinburgh. Before she could act, a mob stormed the jail where he was held and killed him. Caroline was appalled. The King's absences abroad were