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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SAXE-COBURG & GOTHA (1844-1900)

    Letter from Prince Alfred to Prince Albert

    25 Mar 1856

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/17/34

    Prince Alfred begs for forgiveness from his father.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (writer)

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

    • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Windsor Castle
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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