Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
EMPRESS AUGUSTA OF GERMANY (1811-90)
Letter from the Princess of Prussia to Queen Victoria
10 Dec 1851Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/S/30/21
The Princess of Prussia writes that their father has consented to a morganatic marriage and given the title of Countess of Dornburg to Edward of Saxe-Weimar's wife and children. The Princess of Prussia states that he has also written to the Queen saying that the marriage is against his will. Furthermore, Edward has been formally informed that the match deprives him of his rights of succession in their family. Written in German and French.
Creator(s)
Empress Augusta of Germany (1811-90) (writer)
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)
1 document (2 pages) (whole object)
Object type(s)
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- documents
- printed & manuscript material
