Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT, CONSORT OF VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-61)
Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell
2 Apr 1850Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (12 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/55
Prince Albert discusses the proposition of giving Lord Palmerston the lead in the House of Commons 'as a compensation for his loss of the Foreign Office'. Prince Albert considers Lord Palmerston's character, why he was moved from the Foreign Office and his new position.
Creator(s)
View person pagePrince Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-61) (writer)
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)
1 document (12 pages) (whole object)
