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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 time at Chobham Camp

25 Jun 1853

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/297/17

Letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, written in German. He writes that there had been a 'dreadful storm, which made the tents seem almost like cabins at sea' and that he would later take part in a turn out for which he would join his brigade. He mentions that he dined with the staff and walked with George [Duke of Cambridge]. He closes the letter with a German [?poem].

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 190-191.
  • Creator(s)

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

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

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    Camp at Chobham
  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    German