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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)

      Letter from Prince Albert to Colonel Wylde

      17 Feb 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/488/11

      Prince Albert writes that Count Mensdorff may not be received in the best way but that he does not mind as he knows he is doing good. Prince Albert expresses his admiration for the King [of Portugal] and refers to a prisoner being sent to Africa. He also writes that [Henry] Southern is like a 'Spanish Demagogue' and mentions that Don Miguel is here and is trying to convince Lord Palmerston of his 'liberal principles'.

      • Creator(s)

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

        General Wylde (addressee)

      • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

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