Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)
Queen Victoria's speech to Parliament
3 Feb 1859Loose printed paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/12/17
'Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Thursday, February 3, 1859' in which she addresses the House of Commons and draws their attention to the laws regulating representation in Parliament. Queen Victoria asks for their calm and impartial consideration. The present state of foreign affairs are also mentioned and a temporary increase of expenditure with the introduction of steam power into naval warfare.
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Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (writer)
1 document (4 pages) (whole object)
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