'His Royal Highness Prince Albert in the Costume of the 11th (or Prince Albert's Own) Hussars', 1840 (c)

Lithograph by Cousen after W Kohler, 1840 (c). Published by W Spooner, London, 1840 (c).

Prince Albert wears the uniform of the 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars. The 11th Light Dragoons provided an escort for Albert on his arrival in England to marry Queen Victoria and he subsequently adopted the Regiment. The Regiment converted to hussars and became 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars in 1840.

Prince Albert Augustus Charles of Saxe-Coburg married Queen Victoria on 10 February 1840. The couple had nine children. In 1857 Prince Albert was granted the title Prince Consort. Among his many interests was the comprehensive reform of the British Army. He was involved in the development of Aldershot as a permanent base for the Army and also championed the creation of a gallantry award for all ranks which became known as the Victoria Cross. Albert died 14 December 1861.