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Prince Albert (Mayall)
PRINCE ALBERT Consort to Queen Victoria
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This striking portrait captures the enigmatic and sophisticated figure of Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, as he gazes intently into the distance. The photograph, taken by the renowned British photographer, John Jabez Mayall, in 1819, offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of the most influential figures in British history. Prince Albert, born on August 26, 1819, in Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria, was the eldest son of Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Princess Louise of Saxe-Meiningen. He was raised in the Austrian court and received an excellent education, becoming fluent in several languages and developing a keen interest in science, art, and music. In 1840, at the age of 21, Albert married his first cousin, Queen Victoria, then 20, in a lavish ceremony at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace, London. Their marriage was a love match, and Albert quickly became an integral part of the British monarchy, serving as a trusted advisor and confidant to his wife. He introduced many German customs to the British court, including the Christmas tree, and oversaw numerous reforms in areas such as education, science, and industry. Albert's untimely death in 1861, at the age of 42, plunged Queen Victoria into deep mourning, and she wore black for the rest of her life as a tribute to her beloved husband. This poignant portrait, taken just a decade before Albert's death, serves as a poignant reminder of the man who left an indelible mark on British history and culture.
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