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Prince Albert's Family Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Memorandum by Prince Albert

      1 - 30 Apr 1843

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/273/24

      Prince Albert discusses the government of India and states that its motive is for riches rather than for the welfare of its inhabitants. He reflects on the East India Company and its relationship with the Crown of England and the Princes and Chiefs of India. Prince Albert also discusses Lord Ellenborough's suggestion for Queen Victoria becoming 'Nominal Head of the Empire' and includes reference to the Ottoman Empire.

      • Creator(s)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

      • 1 document (8 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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