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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)

      Note from Queen Victoria to Prince Albert asking him to visit her alone (includes envelope)

      15 Oct 1839

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/163/28-29

      Note written by Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, in German, on the day of their engagement. Addressed 'Dearest Albert', she writes 'Can you come to me alone for a moment? Your devoted, V'. Includes envelope addressed to Prince Albert with red wax seal.

      • Creator(s)

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

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        German
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