Biddulph writes to Spencer regarding the Royal Residence in Ireland. He writes that the Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone is keen for there to be a residence but the Queen and Prince of Wales are opposed. He writes that he has inferred from the Queen that the Prince is not interested because as per Gladstone's proposal, the residence does not offer any political power, only a social position. Biddulph writes that the Queen may support a plan for other members of the Royal Family to pass some time in Ireland. Sent from: Windsor Castle, date stamped, 13 Nov.
Letter from Sir Thomas Biddulph (for Queen Victoria) to John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/506
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/506, CS8/340/506
- Dates of Creation
- 13 November 1872
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 2 sheets
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