Reference code
RAA/SEC/2/134/4
Title
R. Grosvenor, Buckingham Palace, to Sir Martin Archer Shee
Date
09 Jul 1840
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1p.
Previous reference codes
R 26, 1184
Historical Background
There had been an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on Constitution Hill on 10 June 1840, as they travelled to visit the Duchess of Kent in Belgrave Square.
Content Description
Letter on behalf of
Prince Albert, thanking the President and members of the RA for their congratulatory address following the recent providential escape of
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.