(Untitled), 19 Aug 1899

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/68/25-26

Scope and Contents

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Marienbad [Germany, later Marianske Lazne, Czechoslovakia, later Czech Republic and Slovakia]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter, describes his "regime" and the guests he is entertaining. He also discusses his opinions about [her proposed marriage to George Cornwallis West], commenting "I cannot change my views -& always hold that a woman may do pretty much what she likes as long as she does not make herself look ridiculous! All yr life you have led & enjoyed 'la vie de Boheme' & have had many admirers - especially of late years very young men..." and says that she may rely on his friendship.

Dates

Creation: 19 Aug 1899

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