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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

    PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SAXE-COBURG & GOTHA (1844-1900)

    Letter from Prince Alfred to his parents regarding his activities

    13 - 13 Nov 1857

    Mounted, handwritten manuscript papers | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA20/1199

    Prince Alfred writes about a visit from Dr Ernst Becker: 'I had asked him to bring his camera and some dry plates to photography the house if he came, which he did, & he is going to develop them at home.'

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (writer)

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

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

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Alverbank [Gosport]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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