Portraits of a Prince: The Evolving Perceptions of Prince Albert — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Portraits of a Prince: The Evolving Perceptions of Prince Albert

Name: Cristin Kin
Major: History
Hometown: Kenosha, WI
Faculty Sponsor: Stephanie Mitchell
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Type of research: Senior thesis

Abstract

Portraits of a Prince: The Evolving Perceptions of Prince Albert

Prince Albert, the husband and Consort of Queen Victoria, exercised a great deal of power and influence during his lifetime, which caused his contemporaries to view him as the true King of England. All across England today, there are monuments, statues, and entire buildings dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert, yet hardly anyone ever mentions him anymore or remembers the immense contributions that he made to his adopted country. Therefore, by analyzing the evolving perceptions of Prince Albert, the following research is an attempt to understand how someone who was once considered the King of England was able to gradually recede into the shadows of history and become a largely forgotten historical figure. This research examines the evolving perceptions of Prince Albert throughout three specific time periods. By comparing these case studies, it is apparent that three common themes continually characterize each portrayal of the Prince Consort. These themes include Albert’s Germanness, his blameless life, and the question regarding whether he was the King or merely the Consort. The importance of Prince Albert’s life is often overshadowed by the increasing emphasis that is currently being placed upon the significance of Queen Victoria’s reign. Therefore, this research is significant because this topic has not been previously explored by historical scholars.

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