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Prince Albert's Family Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members

    PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

    Letter from Prince Albert to the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

    9 Dec 1841

    Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/11/47

    Prince Albert explains to his father the choice of godparents and names for the Prince of Wales. Written in German.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

      Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1784-1844) (addressee)

    • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Windsor Castle
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      German
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