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Prince Alfred of Great Britain (22 September 1780 – 20 August 1782) was the fourteenth child and ninth and youngest son of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. In 1782, Alfred, who had never enjoyed robust health, became unwell after his inoculation against smallpox .
Prince Alfred was born on 6 August 1844 at Windsor Castle to the reigning British monarch, Queen Victoria, and her husband, Prince Albert, the second son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Nicknamed Affie, he was second in the line of succession to the British throne behind his elder brother, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales .
6 August 1844 - 30 July 1900. Prince Alfred, the fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria and Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the Prince Consort, was born at Windsor Castle and was second in the line of succession behind his elder brother, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.
A naval officer and the second son of Queen Victoria, Prince Alfred was offered the throne of Greece in 1862 but declined. See 79 portraits of him and his family in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery.
10 de feb. de 2023 · Alfred, KG, KT, KP, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO, PC (Alfred Ernest Albert; 6 August 1844 – 30 July 1900) reigned as Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from 1893 to 1900. He was the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
9 de dic. de 2018 · Prince Alfred, 1860 from the National Portrait Gallery here. His naval career took him around the world and he was the first member of the royal family to visit Australia. He visited all the major cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Learn about the life and achievements of Alfred, the king of Wessex who fought against the Vikings and united England. Find out how he became known as 'The Great' and what legacy he left for future generations.
