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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)

      Memorandum by Prince Albert

      26 Feb 1854

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/11/71

      Memorandum by Prince Albert recording a conversation with Lord Aberdeen regarding Lord Palmerston's belief that on Lord Dering's motion 'that is was inexpedient to proceed further with the Reform Bill on account of the imminence of war'. The Prince writes on the possible outcomes of Lord Palmerston's latest objections and provides some suggestions as how best to proceed. He states that 'It is evident that Lord Palmerston has been playing a deep game all along.'

      • 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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