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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    FREDERICK WILLIAM IV, KING OF PRUSSIA (1795-1861)

    Letter from the King of Prussia to Prince Albert

    1 Dec 1841

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/11/45

    The King of Prussia accepts with pleasure the invitation to be godfather to the Prince of Wales. Written in German.

    • Creator(s)

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

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

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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