Kings and Queens of Canada:
POD : Canada declares independence in 1781.
1789 - 1810: Augusta I ( House of Hanover ) [1}
[1] In a odd turn of events, after a series of Political scandals that caused the popularity of the British Monarchy to go down drastically in the remaining British North American Colonies, and with the costs of the American Revolution being higher than expected, Canada declared it's own independence in December of 1781. King George III was shocked by this sudden turn of events and the American revolutionaries down south celebrated.
However, surprising the Americans, and the British mothership, the Canadians still wanted a Monarchy; but they wanted their own Monarchy that they could feel proud of; a Canadian Monarch. William Pitt the Younger, who became Prime Minister in 1783 was sympathetic to the Canadians; and convinced the British Parliament and King George himself to approve the independence movement which was granted in 1787 with the Treaty of London.
The next question became who to choose as the new Canadian Monarch. Several potential canidates were considered. Finally, the Canadian Parliament agreed on Princess Augusta Sophia of Great Britain, daughter of George III. Contrary to expectations, It was a perfect choice since she was willing to give up her " Britishness " to embrace a Canadian identity while still having a connection to the British homeland. Augusta was crowned Queen of Canada in May of 1789 to cheering crowds in Newark.
Marriage : As part of the transitional process, Augusta had to marry much to her father's chagrin. Several contenders from Europe sought her hand. Once again, shocking her father, Augusta chose a very low ranking English Noble; Lord Charles Fitzroy, son of the 3rd Duke of Grafton. They were married two weeks after the Treaty of London was signed. It was an odd, and yet happy marriage. Augusta and Charles grew to love each other. They were both Liberal in their Political outlook; and did not like absolute monarchy. Charles became a social activist during his wife's reign, pushing for Native rights and the rights of Catholics. They had 4 sons who all lived to adulthood. Somewhat unusually for royals of the time, Augusta and Charles were hands on parents often refusing help from Maids.
Reign : It was a relatively peaceful reign. Augusta was mostly hands off. The Religious tensions between the Catholics and Protestants were solved with the Religious Freedom Act of 1801, making Canada a religiously neutral country although Augusta herself remained a devout Anglican. The written Canadian Consitution limited the Monarch's powers, although in times of War, Emergency powers of the Monarch were limitless. The latter was proven when Augusta took direct control of the Canadian Military in 1792 to crush a Republican Rebellion in Montreal known as ironically, Augusta's rebellion. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the rebellion was funded by the American Government. Despite the anger at the American government, Augusta never pushed for War, seeing as if Canada ( and the US ) were still weak underdeveloped countries. Relations between the two countries however were never the same again. Other than the rebellion however, Canada as stated was at relative peace. The economy grew in bounds during her reign and trade relations with the major powers in Europe were established. Augusta was wise to not invovle the fetus country in the French revolutionary Wars. A New Canadian identity was developed under Augusta’s and Charles’s guidance.
Her death came in a tragic accident in Jan of 1810. While inspecting Canadian troops as part of her " annual troop review ", a musket accidently discharged, striking Augusta in the head. She died instantly. The death of the Young Queen at just 41 years old brought great sadness to the growing Kingdom. She was succeeded by ..........
POD : Canada declares independence in 1781.
1789 - 1810: Augusta I ( House of Hanover ) [1}
[1] In a odd turn of events, after a series of Political scandals that caused the popularity of the British Monarchy to go down drastically in the remaining British North American Colonies, and with the costs of the American Revolution being higher than expected, Canada declared it's own independence in December of 1781. King George III was shocked by this sudden turn of events and the American revolutionaries down south celebrated.
However, surprising the Americans, and the British mothership, the Canadians still wanted a Monarchy; but they wanted their own Monarchy that they could feel proud of; a Canadian Monarch. William Pitt the Younger, who became Prime Minister in 1783 was sympathetic to the Canadians; and convinced the British Parliament and King George himself to approve the independence movement which was granted in 1787 with the Treaty of London.
The next question became who to choose as the new Canadian Monarch. Several potential canidates were considered. Finally, the Canadian Parliament agreed on Princess Augusta Sophia of Great Britain, daughter of George III. Contrary to expectations, It was a perfect choice since she was willing to give up her " Britishness " to embrace a Canadian identity while still having a connection to the British homeland. Augusta was crowned Queen of Canada in May of 1789 to cheering crowds in Newark.
Marriage : As part of the transitional process, Augusta had to marry much to her father's chagrin. Several contenders from Europe sought her hand. Once again, shocking her father, Augusta chose a very low ranking English Noble; Lord Charles Fitzroy, son of the 3rd Duke of Grafton. They were married two weeks after the Treaty of London was signed. It was an odd, and yet happy marriage. Augusta and Charles grew to love each other. They were both Liberal in their Political outlook; and did not like absolute monarchy. Charles became a social activist during his wife's reign, pushing for Native rights and the rights of Catholics. They had 4 sons who all lived to adulthood. Somewhat unusually for royals of the time, Augusta and Charles were hands on parents often refusing help from Maids.
Reign : It was a relatively peaceful reign. Augusta was mostly hands off. The Religious tensions between the Catholics and Protestants were solved with the Religious Freedom Act of 1801, making Canada a religiously neutral country although Augusta herself remained a devout Anglican. The written Canadian Consitution limited the Monarch's powers, although in times of War, Emergency powers of the Monarch were limitless. The latter was proven when Augusta took direct control of the Canadian Military in 1792 to crush a Republican Rebellion in Montreal known as ironically, Augusta's rebellion. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the rebellion was funded by the American Government. Despite the anger at the American government, Augusta never pushed for War, seeing as if Canada ( and the US ) were still weak underdeveloped countries. Relations between the two countries however were never the same again. Other than the rebellion however, Canada as stated was at relative peace. The economy grew in bounds during her reign and trade relations with the major powers in Europe were established. Augusta was wise to not invovle the fetus country in the French revolutionary Wars. A New Canadian identity was developed under Augusta’s and Charles’s guidance.
Her death came in a tragic accident in Jan of 1810. While inspecting Canadian troops as part of her " annual troop review ", a musket accidently discharged, striking Augusta in the head. She died instantly. The death of the Young Queen at just 41 years old brought great sadness to the growing Kingdom. She was succeeded by ..........
