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Brothers in Alms - The Royal Princes - Edward and Albert

THE ROYAL PRINCES EDWARD AND ALBERT

Both the Prince of Wales and his brother Albert were active in the war. The prince was not allowed to go to the front as Kitchener considered him a ransom risk but did agree to the “spare” who in the navy to be appointed aboard the HMS Collingwood where he was mentioned in despatches during the action at the Battle of Jutland. 

war scenes

Prince Albert

Prince Albert

Prince Edward, sold in aid of the National Relief Fund, c.1914

Postcard Portrait

Prince Albert appointed to the HMS Collingwood for active duty, c.1914

Prince Albert

Prince Albert pouring tea at Buckingham Palace, c.1916

Tea for the Wounded

Edward, Prince of Wales

Edward, Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales and Haig

The Prince of Wales and Haig

Prince Albert in the uniform of a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, c.1918

Prince Albert

Edward the Prince of Wales with his parents, King George V and Queen Mary at the visitors’ Chateau Tramecourt, 7 July 1917

Royal Visits to the Western Front

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