[2] Caroline was taking lessons on the harp and is portrayed tuning the instrument while Charlotte holds out a sheet of music towards her mother.

[5] During the portrait's completion he had sometimes stayed overnight at Caroline's home Montagu House in Blackheath.

During 1806 the delicate investigation was launched by Caroline's husband George in an effort to gain evidence to secure him a divorce.

Lawrence was, along with several others figures including the politician George Canning, accused of having an affair with Caroline.

The painting remained in Caroline's possession until her death in 1821 and was later acquired by Queen Victoria, first cousin of Princess Charlotte.