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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Letter from Prince Albert to Lord Exeter

      1 - 30 Sep 1841

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/51/38

      Prince Albert writes of his pleasure in reading that Lord Exeter has accepted the office [of Groom of the Stole]. He states that if he requires information regarding his duties, he will be happy to see him.

      • Creator(s)

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

        Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter (1795-1867) (addressee)

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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