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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 King of Prussia

12 Dec 1841

Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/11/48

Prince Albert thanks the King of Prussia for his willingness to stand as godfather to the Prince of Wales. He writes that the baptism will take place on the 23rd January.
  • Creator(s)

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

    Frederick William IV, King of Prussia (1795-1861) (addressee)

  • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

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