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Royal weddings 1840-1947: From Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II : Windsor Castle Drawings Gallery
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    AFTER BURGESS, WILLIAM (1805-1861)

    His Royal Highness Prince Albert on his way from Dover to London. 1840.

    published 7 Jul 1841

    RCIN 750868

    Prince Albert returned to Germany after the engagement to put his affairs in order. In January 1840 he left for England once more, entering the port of Dover three days before the wedding. In this print his face is seen peering out of the carriage window as he travels towards London. On the day of Prince Albert’s arrival, Queen Victoria granted him the title of Royal Highness.

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