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ALEXANDER, Prince of Albania (aka King Leka of Albania): arrangements for the Prince...
Catalogue reference: HO 382/40
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This record is about the ALEXANDER, Prince of Albania (aka King Leka of Albania): arrangements for the Prince... dating from 1957 Jan 18 - 1992 Feb 12 in the series Home Office: Aliens Department: Aliens Personal Files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- HO 382/40
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1957 Jan 18 - 1992 Feb 12
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Description (What the record is about)
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ALEXANDER, Prince of Albania (aka King Leka of Albania): arrangements for the Prince to attend Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in 1957 and subsequent visits to the UK. Contains debate about what title he should be accorded and references to his earlier career, including his expulsion from Spain in 1979 for plotting to overthrow the Albanian Government, and involvement in arms deals in Africa.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- A 46670
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- Topics
- Army
- Europe and Russia
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HO 382
Home Office: Aliens Department: Aliens Personal Files
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