The Prince Albert piercing is often claimed to be named after Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. It is alleged that he wore a ring attached to his penis which was then strapped to his thigh, in order to maintain the smooth line of the tight trousers that were in fashion at the time. It has been highly debated if the legend is truth or not.
The PA pierces the penis from the outside of the frenulum and into the urethra. There is also the "reverse Prince Albert piercing" which enters through the urethra and exits through a hole pierced in the top of the glans.The jewelry used is usually a ring or a circular barbell. Prince Albert piercing is one of the most unusual and scary types of piercing, but despite all this it is easier and faster to heal than many other types of piercing.