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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    ERNEST I, DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (1784-1844)

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

    28 Nov 1841

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/11/44

    The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha expresses his surprise at the Prince of Wales not receiving the name of Ernest and at the choice of his godparents. Written in German.

    • Creator(s)

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

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

    • 1 document (8 pages) (whole object)

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