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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 Lord John Russell

      20 Dec 1851

      Loose mansucript paper; mounted | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/19/35

      Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell reporting that both he and the Queen are relieved to hear of the 'termination' of his differences with Lord Palmerston, particularly due to the 'Red Republicanism' throughout Europe and Lord Palmerston's handling of foreign affairs. As a result, Prince Albert congratulates Russell in being able to bring Lord Palmerston onto his side and believes the Cabinet to be strengthened.

      • Creator(s)

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

        John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)

      • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

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