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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Copy memorandum by Prince Albert

      1 - 30 Apr 1854

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/11/97

      Memorandum by Prince Albert regarding his conversation with Lord John Russell, after his meeting with Lord Aberdeen and Sir James Graham. He states that he agreed with the assertion that the Reform Bill could be considered during a time of war and that extending the franchise would provide a larger number of tax payers. However it is believed that people would not be able to consider reform at the present moment and Prince Albert suggests that Lord John Russell demand a pledge from his colleagues. Dictated to Colonel Grey.

      • Creator(s)

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

      • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

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