Prince Albert's Family Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members

      WILLIAM LAMB, 2ND VISCOUNT MELBOURNE (1779-1848)

      Letter from Lord Melbourne to Queen Victoria

      17 Dec 1839

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/273/1

      Lord Melbourne refers to a paper relating to the 'future relations' of Prince Albert. He discusses the succession of the territory of Saxe-Coburg and preventing the sovereignty of Saxe-Coburg from being enriched by Great Britain. Lord Melbourne also discusses sons from the marriage, Prince Albert's expenses and his annuity. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (6 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Windsor Castle
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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