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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 their disagreement over George Anson

3 Jan 1840

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (16 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/296/44

Letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria in which he expresses his distress regarding their disagreement over George Anson. He writes that he does not initially require a Treasurer when he arrives in England so therefore one does not need to be appointed in his absence. He goes on to describe the festivities surrounding his father's birthday, including a performance of 'Robert le Diable'.

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., pages 48-49.
  • Creator(s)

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

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

  • 1 document (16 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    Gotha [Thuringia]
  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    German