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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 the King of Hanover

14 May 1843

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/51/137

Prince Albert invites the King of Hanover to be godfather to Princess Alice. He also names the other godparents. Written in German.
  • Creator(s)

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

    Ernst August, King of Hanover, Duke of Cumberland (1771-1851) (addressee)

  • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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