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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      The British Association

      27 Jun 1860

      Bound manuscript paper | 2 pages (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/271/39

      Manuscript copy of speech given by Prince Albert on his resigning the Presidency of The British Association, at the 'Theatre at Oxford'. He also introduces his successor to the role as Lord John Wrottesley. Written in Prince Albert's hand.

      • Creator(s)

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

      • 2 pages (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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