This prayer book was given to Prince Albert on his wedding day by Victoria, Duchess of Kent, who was both his aunt and his new mother-in-law. The fastening consists of two clasped hands. The gold bookmark on silk ribbons is set with eight semi-precious stones, the first letters of which spell VICTORIA: Vermeil; Jargoon (the letter j was often used as an i); Chrysolite; Turquoise; Opal; Ruby; Jargoon; Amethyst.