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Death of Albert, Prince Consort, 1861
Death of Albert, Prince Consort, 1861. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861) married his first cousin, Queen Victoria, in 1840. In 1857 he was given the title Prince Consort and became the Queens private advisor. He was interested in arts, science and industry and planned the Great Exhibition of 1851. His death in 1861, from typhoid fever, was a crushing blow to Queen Victoria, who wore mourning dress for the remaining 40 years of her life. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1861. The black border denotes the nations mourning
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This engraving captures the somber moment of "Death of Albert, Prince Consort, 1861". Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, a man deeply admired for his intellect and dedication to arts, science, and industry, married his first cousin Queen Victoria in 1840. In 1857 he was bestowed with the title Prince Consort and became the Queen's trusted private advisor. However, tragedy struck when Prince Albert succumbed to typhoid fever in 1861. This devastating loss left Queen Victoria shattered, as she wore mourning attire for the remaining four decades of her life. The nation mourned alongside their grieving monarch during this period denoted by the black border surrounding this poignant engraving. The image portrays a dignified portrait of Prince Albert - a German-born royal who played an integral role in British history. His untimely death not only marked a significant loss for Britain but also plunged Queen Victoria into profound sadness that would shape her reign. As we gaze upon this print from Heritage Images captured by an unknown creator, we are reminded of the enduring grief experienced by both royalty and commoners alike. It serves as a powerful testament to love lost too soon and reminds us that even those adorned with titles are not immune to heartache.
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