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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      SIR CHARLES BEAUMONT PHIPPS (1801-66)

      Letter from Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps to the Prince Consort

      24 Mar 1861

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/10/60

      Letter from Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps to the Prince Consort apologising that he is unable to be present for the entire ceremony as he does not wish to leave his wife alone during her illnes, however he hopes to be of some assistance with the arrangements.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-66) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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