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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 the Duke of Cambridge

      18 Nov 1841

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/11/27

      Prince Albert invites the Duke of Cambridge to stand as godfather to the Prince of Wales. The Baptism is to take place in the middle of January. Copy. Written in German.

      • Creator(s)

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

        Prince Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Buckingham Palace
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        German
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