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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)

      Draft letter from Queen Victoria to the Duke of Newcastle

      1 Jun 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/466/20

      Draft letter from Queen Victoria to the Duke of Newcastle acknowledging his previous letter and confirming her approval of the programme for the Prince of Wales's journey. She does however state that she would prefer that the date of departure be altered to the 10 July rather than the 16 July.

      • Creator(s)

        Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (writer)

        Henry Pelham, 5th Duke of Newcastle (1811-64) (addressee)

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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