R. Grosvenor, Buckingham Palace, to Sir Martin Archer Shee

RA Collection: Archive

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.