Caroline's brother-in-law, Prince Augustus, Duke of Sussex, asked to be excused from participating on the grounds of consanguinity.
January 27 - Prince Augustus of Great Britain, Duke of Sussex (d. 1843)
There was a project for her divorce, in order that she might marry Prince Augustus of Prussia, but, though her husband was willing, it was not arranged.
After the Prussian rear guard under Prince Augustus of Prussia became separated from the marching column, Beaumont charged it repeatedly, driving it northward.
The second adoption plan by Elisa's uncle, Prince Augustus of Prussia, likewise failed because the responsible committee considered that adoption does not change "the blood."
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843)
Beaumont's dragoons drove the rear guard against the Uecker River north of the city and forced Prince Augustus of Prussia to surrender.
After trapping his command against the Uecker, the two Beaumonts compelled Prince Augustus to surrender.
Despite the annulment, Prince Augustus continued to live with Lady Augusta until 1801, when he received a parliamentary grant of £12,000.
Fremantle was so charmed by Betsey that he married her that year, with Prince Augustus as his best man.