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
20 Jan 1847Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/16/9
Prince Albert discusses the obelisk 'Cleopatra's Needle' which he states is lying on a beach near Alexandria. He writes that the French government is trying to get possession of it to take to Paris but he suggests that it be brought to London.
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 (3 pages) (whole object)
