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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT, CONSORT OF VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-61)

      Letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria

      26 Apr 1853

      (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/140/4

      Prince Albert writes that it would be wise to have Mrs Lilly in the house. Written in German.

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        Prince Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-61) (writer) [26 April 1853]

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