Letter from the Princess Royal to Prince Albert

6 Jan 1860

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (12 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/3/1

The Princess Royal includes reference to the news regarding Bertie [Prince of Wales] that disturbs her. She discusses wasted time and refers to Mr [George] Combe's remark that Bertie's mind would not be fully developed until he reached 28 years old. She also mentions that she saw Gluck's 'Iphigenie in Aulis' and refers to the Victoria Cross and Count Valewsky's [Walewsky] retirement.

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Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) (writer)

Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)
1 document (12 pages) (whole object)
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Prince Albert's Family Papers

Letter from the Princess Royal to Prince Albert

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