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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 of a memorandum written by Prince Albert on the abolition of the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland

    18 Mar 1850

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/2

    Copy of a memorandum written by Prince Albert on the abolition of the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland. He writes of the sovereign's inability to dispose of means voted to her by Parliament. He also mentions the possibility of other claims being put forward stronger than that for the abolition of the office of the Master of Buckhounds and the danger of political jobbing.

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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