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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 written by Prince Albert

      21 Feb 1852

      Loose printed paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/9/116

      Copy memorandum written by Prince Albert on the vote of the Militia Bill and subsequent vote of no confidence for Lord John Russell's government. He states that Lord John Russell considered the vote to be one of censure and believed to be a pre-arranged by Lord Palmerston and the Protectionists. Prince Albert reports that Lord Derby was at that time prepared with an administration and that Lord John Russell would defer taking formal leave before a new administration was formed.

      • Creator(s)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Buckingham Palace
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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