Prince Albert's Personal Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms
PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT, CONSORT OF VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-61)
Letter from Prince Albert to Lord Stanley
22 May 1843Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/51/143
Prince Albert returns the despatches of Sir Charles Metcalfe and refers to his 'difficult & embarrassing situation'. He points out that the Crown of England could not allow 'the establishment of a responsible government in Canada'.
Creator(s)
View person pagePrince Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-61) (writer)
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) (addressee)
1 document (2 pages) (whole object)