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Crown and Camera: The British Royal Family and Photography 1842-1910
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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Prince Alfred (1844-1900), Balmoral 1856

RCIN 2941853

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Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) 1856

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In 1856, Prince Alfred (1844-1900) was shortly to leave his family in order to begin his naval career. The prince was photographed at least twice by Fenton at Balmoral. On both occasions, he appears to be lost in thought as he lies on the ground, dressed in his tweed jacket and kilt.
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