How was Caroline Matilda related to her husband?
Second cousin
Not related
Distant relative
First cousin
Answer
**Answer: First cousins, related through their common descent from British King George II.** Her mother was Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, the oldest surviving daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Christian VII's parents were Frederick V of Denmark and Louise of Great Britain, youngest surviving daughter of George II of Great Britain and Caroline of Ansbach.
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