Prince Albert: a Victorian Hero Revealed

History largely remembers Prince Albert as Queen Victoria's German husband whose untimely death inspired decades of mourning. However, a wealth of new material suggests he played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. With access to more than 20,000 of Albert's private papers and photos currently housed in the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, Professor Saul David examines Albert's significant influence on British culture, government policy, and even international relations.