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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

    PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

    Letter from Prince Albert to the Duke of Norfolk

    29 Apr 1842

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/51/67

    Prince Albert expresses Queen Victoria's satisfaction with the the Duke of Norfolk's letter [stating that the Duchess [Charlotte Sophia] of Norfolk would accept the position of Lady of the Bedchamber]. Prince Albert requests confidentiality before the official offer is made.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Henry Charles Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk (1791-1856) (addressee)

    • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

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