Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Admiral of the Fleet HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (6 August, 1844 – 30 July, 1900) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The Duke of Edinburgh was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 18 October, 1887, additional of that rank under the provisions of the Order in Council of 30 November, 1882.

Bibliography

• "The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col A, pg. 8.
• "The Duke's Naval Career" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col C, pg. 8.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/15.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Augustus Phillimore	Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves 1879 – 1882	Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins
Preceded by Lord John Hay	Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean 1886 – 1889	Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins