Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT
The Society for the Abolition of Slavery
1 Jun 1840Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 2 pages (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/271/1
Manuscript copy of Prince Albert's speech at a meeting of the Society for the Abolition for Slavery, held at Exeter Hall on 1 June 1840. Written in Prince Albert's hand. This was Prince Albert's first public speech in the UK and is referenced in Queen Victoria's journal (see VIC/MAIN/QVJ (W) 1 June 1840 (Princess Beatrice's copies)).
Creator(s)
Albert, Prince Consort (writer)
2 pages (whole object)