Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, is one of my favorite personalities in British history. His impact on 19th and 2oth century Britain is immeasurable. When he married Queen Victoria, the Royal Household changed and his vitality reached in every direction: art, enamel, education, environment, manufacturing, trade, politics, MUSIC, fresco, architecture, dance, style, hunting, morals, religion and philosophy, poetry, jewelry, porcelain, trains and ships, on and on. This was a “renaissance” man who was alive to his own detriment. He loved his life in England, but he never forgot his Coburg ties. This exhibition is incredibly important. I will be in England soon, and I will find my way to Coburg, Germany, Prince Albert’s German home. FABULOUS.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
Greetings Sir,
I just finished reading about Queen Victoria and Albert with the Emperor Nicholas III and Empress Eugenie. I literally turned the book in a few minutes ago and was so happy to see the picture you put up about them (May 7, 2012). THANK YOU SO MUCH!!. From the few books I have read about the Queen and Prince Albert, I do agree he is an incredible man. I read once that his first speech was his views to abolish slavery. He had to memorize it because his english was not that good at the time. I am 48 and have never heard this before and it speaks to his goodness of humanity and his morals. I wonder if you know how to obtain a copy of what he said if this is even possible. Thank you again for your enthusiam and dedication and the beautiful pictures of you and your wife. Robbin
Comment by Robbin Lahmann — May 22, 2012 @ 3:21 pm