This book was originally written for private circulation among the Royal Family. It was written by Lieutenant-General Charles Grey (1804-1870) and was first published in 1867. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria. Grey had been secretary to both Albert and herself. Contents were sourced from letters and memoranda.This book was a significant contemporary record of the royal family. Originally Queen Victoria had attempted to record "an exact account" of hers and Albert's happy marriage but was unable to complete the project on her own. She commissioned Grey to compile it under her supervision, firstly for the royal family and then for public release. It was an outstanding sucess with many editions being necessary.A 469 page book which has green cloth board covers with gilt lettering on the spine and decorative gilt motifs on the front and rear boards. Compiled by Lieutenant - General Charles Grey, it details Prince Albert's life from his birth through to his wedding to Queen Victoria and the first year of their married life. on 4th page in - handwritten - "T. Faluey, Sydney, 1934"prince-albert queen-victoria royalty

Queen Victoria was the Queen of England. Victoria was born on 24 May 1819 at Kensington Palace, London, England. She died on 22 January 1901, Osborne, near Cowes, Isle of Wight. She was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and Empress of India (1876–1901). Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.queen victoria, prince albert, royalty