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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)

      Letter from Princess Alexandrina Victoria to Prince Albert relating to Ernest's illness and potential visit (includes envelope)

      26 May 1837

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/163/10-11

      Princess Alexandrina Victoria writes to Prince Albert to express relief that Ernest had recovered from his recent illness. She also mentions a potential visit from her Saxe-Coburg family saying that is would be a delight to welcome them. Includes envelope written in French and addressed to Albert at Bonn. Also includes a black wax seal and with a Frankfurt postal date stamp of 1 June 1837

      • Creator(s)

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

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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