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'''Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' (1819 – 1861) was the [[United Kingdom|British]] Prince Consort and husband of [[ | '''Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' (1819 – 1861) was the [[United Kingdom|British]] Prince Consort and husband of Queen [[Victoria]] from 1840 to his death.<ref>{{WP|Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===As Prince Consort=== | ===As Prince Consort=== | ||
Victoria's first cousin, Albert asked for her marriage in October 1839. The [[Civilian|general public]] was skeptical of their wedding the next February, fearing that Albert's [[Germany|German]] background would result in too much foreign influence on Victoria. These concerns were not entirely unfounded, as Albert soon gained more and more power in court, especially during instances when Victoria was pregnant with one of their seven children.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Prince Albert]]</ref> | |||
Being a member of the royal household, Albert restructured their staff and became an important player in Britain's foreign policy. He also took part in parliamentary ceremonies that had, until then, only required the Queen's presence. Although their love was passionate, Victoria refused Albert's desire to become her sole advisor and the head of their family.<ref name="Database" /> At some point in 1847, Albert began renovations for [[Buckingham Palace]], adding [[Buckingham Palace vault|a vault]] meant for a [[Shroud of Eden 1|Shroud of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''</ref> | |||
At some point in 1847, Albert began renovations for [[Buckingham Palace]], adding [[Buckingham Palace vault|a vault]] meant for | |||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
In 1859, Albert was diagnosed with a form of typhoid | In 1859, Albert was diagnosed with a form of {{Wiki|typhoid}}. Although the illness was treatable at the time, Alfred's case was found too late and his health deteriorated significantly by 1860. He died on 14 December 1861, with Victoria by his side.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
Following his death, his wife Victoria fell into a deep depression and was hardly ever seen out of her mourning attire, though she was | Following his death, his wife Victoria fell into a deep depression and was hardly ever seen out of her mourning attire, though she was also rarely out in the public eye afterwards.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Queen Victoria]]</ref> In an April 1865 royal correspondence to the [[United States]]' First Lady [[Mary Todd Lincoln]], Victoria expressed her condolences following the {{Wiki|Assassination of Abraham Lincoln|assassination}} of President [[Abraham Lincoln]] while reflecting that she also still missed and mourned her husband.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Royal correspondence]]: April 29, 1865</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 31 January 2024
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819 – 1861) was the British Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria from 1840 to his death.[1]
Biography
As Prince Consort
Victoria's first cousin, Albert asked for her marriage in October 1839. The general public was skeptical of their wedding the next February, fearing that Albert's German background would result in too much foreign influence on Victoria. These concerns were not entirely unfounded, as Albert soon gained more and more power in court, especially during instances when Victoria was pregnant with one of their seven children.[2]
Being a member of the royal household, Albert restructured their staff and became an important player in Britain's foreign policy. He also took part in parliamentary ceremonies that had, until then, only required the Queen's presence. Although their love was passionate, Victoria refused Albert's desire to become her sole advisor and the head of their family.[2] At some point in 1847, Albert began renovations for Buckingham Palace, adding a vault meant for a Shroud of Eden.[3]
Death
In 1859, Albert was diagnosed with a form of typhoid. Although the illness was treatable at the time, Alfred's case was found too late and his health deteriorated significantly by 1860. He died on 14 December 1861, with Victoria by his side.[2]
Legacy
Following his death, his wife Victoria fell into a deep depression and was hardly ever seen out of her mourning attire, though she was also rarely out in the public eye afterwards.[4] In an April 1865 royal correspondence to the United States' First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Victoria expressed her condolences following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln while reflecting that she also still missed and mourned her husband.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References
- ↑
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Prince Albert
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Queen Victoria
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Royal correspondence: April 29, 1865