Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Note from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria on the day of their engagement 15 Oct 1839
Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/296/19
Note written by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, in German, on the day of their engagement. He thanks her for her notes to him and writes 'How is it that I have deserved so much love, so much affection? I cannot get used to the reality of all that I see and hear, and have to believe that Heaven has sent me an angel whose brightness shall illumine my life.'
Letter translated and published in 'Letters of the Prince Consort 1831-1861 / selected and edited by Dr. Kurt Jagow; translated by E.T.S. Dugdale. 1938., page 22.
Letter translated and published in 'Letters of the Prince Consort 1831-1861 / selected and edited by Dr. Kurt Jagow; translated by E.T.S. Dugdale. 1938., page 22.
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Creator(s)
View person pagePrince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)
View person pageVictoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)
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1 document (4 pages) (whole object)
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Object type(s)
- printed & manuscript material
- documents
- correspondence
- documents
Language(s)
German - printed & manuscript material
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Place of Production
Windsor Castle
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