Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819 – 1861) was the British Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria from 1840 to his death.
Biography
As Prince Consort
The first cousin of Victoria, Albert asked for her marriage in October 1839. Their marriage in February the following year drew skepticism from the public. Due to Albert being a foreigner, the public feared Albert would have too much influence on Victoria.[1]
Albert soon gained more and more power in court, especially during instances when Victoria was pregnant with one of their seven children. Being a member of the royal household, Albert restructured their household 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 presence of the Queen. Although their love was passionate, Victoria refused and pushed back Albert's desire to become her sole advisor and the head of their family.[1]
At some point in 1847, Albert began renovations for Buckingham Palace, adding a vault meant for the Shroud of Eden.[2]
Death
In 1859, Albert was diagnosed with a form of typhoid, which was treatable at the time. However, it was too late and his health deteriorated significantly by 1860. He eventually passed away on 14 December 1861, with Victoria by his side.[1]
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 hardly out in the public eye afterwards.[3] In an April 1865 royal correspondence to Mary Todd Lincoln, Victoria gave her condolences on her recent loss while reflecting that she also still missed and mourned her husband.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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"