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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

Letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria regarding his departure from Gotha

27 Jan 1840

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/296/52

Prince Albert writes a few lines to Queen Victoria before his departure the following morning. He writes that he has spent the day packing and that he believes his departure will be emotional and that 'many tears will be shed'.

Letter translated and published in 'Letters of the Prince Consort 1831-1861 / selected and edited by Dr. Kurt Jagow; translated by E.T.S. Dugdale. 1938., page 58.
  • Creator(s)

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

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

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence