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In August 1794, the Prerogative Court annulled the marriage on the grounds that it contravened the Royal Marriages Act 1772 because it had not been approved by the King.

Prince Augustus continued to live with Lady Augusta until 1801, when he received a parliamentary grant of £ 12, 000.

Lady Augusta retained custody of the children and received a maintenance of £ 4, 000 a year.

The two children were named Augustus Frederick D ' Este and Ellen Augusta Emma, Mademoiselle D ' Este, both parents being descended from the royal House of Este.

In 1806 their mother, Lady Augusta, was given royal licence to use the surname D ' Ameland instead of Murray.