Prince Albert, also known as Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, died on December 14, 1861, at the age of 42. The official cause of his death was diagnosed as typhoid fever.
Prince Albert had been ill for several months before his death. His declining health was attributed to overwork, stress, and the strain of his public duties. In the weeks leading up to his death, he experienced symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, fever, and weakness.
Despite receiving medical treatment from several physicians, including his personal physician, Sir William Jenner, Prince Albert's condition continued to worsen. He died at Windsor Castle surrounded by his family, including his wife, Queen Victoria, and their nine children.
Prince Albert's death deeply affected Queen Victoria, who mourned him for the rest of her life. She wore mourning clothes and withdrew from public life for an extended period following his death. Prince Albert's passing also had significant political and social ramifications in Britain, as he had played a key role in advising Queen Victoria and in various reform efforts during his lifetime.