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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      LEOPOLD I, KING OF THE BELGIANS (1790-1865)

      Letter from Leopold I to Prince Albert

      28 May 1837

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA10/86

      Letter from Leopold I to Prince Albert stating that he can only send a few words as he is entertaining guests after the birth of his son [Prince Philippe]. He reports that both his son and wife are doing well and that Prince Albert's cousin is 'rather occupied with the brother'.

      • Creator(s)

        Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Laeken [Brussels]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English, German
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