 Charlotte was born at the Prince 's residence , Carlton House , London , on 7 January 1796 . While George was mildly unhappy that she was not a boy , the King , who preferred girl babies , was delighted at the birth of his first legitimate grandchild , and hoped that the birth would serve to reconcile George and Caroline . This did not come to pass ; three days after Charlotte 's birth , George made a will directing that his wife have no role in the upbringing of their child , and leaving all his worldly goods to Fitzherbert . Many members of the royal family were unpopular ; however , the nation celebrated Charlotte 's birth . On 11 February 1796 , the little princess was christened Charlotte Augusta , after her grandmothers , Queen Charlotte and Augusta , Duchess of Brunswick @-@ Lüneburg , in the Great Drawing Room at Carlton House by John Moore , Archbishop of Canterbury . Her godparents were the King , Queen and Duchess of Brunswick ( for whom the Princess Royal stood proxy ) . 
