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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

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

    Copy memorandum on regulations regarding Corps of Gentleman-at-Arms

    28 May 1862

    Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/184A

    Copy memorandum on regulations regarding the cessation of purchase of commissions and required qualifications for appointments to vacancies in the Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms. As approved by Queen Victoria.

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Lord Chamberlain's Office, St James's Palace
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • writings (documents)
      Language(s)
      English
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