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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/Z/273/9
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from the King of the Belgians to Lord Melbourne
Date	[December 1839]
Writer	Leopold I, King of the Belgians
Addressee	Melbourne, 2nd Viscount
Description	The King of the Belgians suggests [Baron] Stockmar as the most suitable individual in Coburg to assist in settling and signing Prince Albert's marriage treaty. He reflects on the difficult position of a husband to the Sovereign and outlines Prince Albert's character. The King of the Belgians stresses the importance of a suitable match for Queen Victoria and states that Lord Melbourne is the only man who can speak out to her about her union. He also suggests that Prince Albert takes on an English name and is considered an Englishman.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
Level	Item

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