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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 written by Prince Albert

      1 - 31 Dec 1852

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/10/24

      Prince Albert's memorandum regarding the resignation of Lord Derby's government on the 18 December 1852. He reports that the Queen was able to secure a government by a junction of Peelites, Whigs, Radicals and Tories.

      • Creator(s)

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

      • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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