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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    PRINCESS HELENA (1846-1923)

    Letter from Princess Helena to Prince Albert

    3 Jun 1858

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/19/41

    Princess Helena (Lenchen) explains that Princess Alice is unable to write to Prince Albert as she is sitting for her picture and has also had to write a letter for Prince Leopold. She also mentions that Princess Alice made a pancake at Swiss Cottage but touched it with 'dirty charcoal pinchers'. Princess Helena also tells her father that François has died and that Flora is upset.

    • Creator(s)

      Princess Helena (1846-1923) (writer)

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

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Osborne House
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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