Prosecution Debates on the Crown and Privy Council
A long parliamentary speech critiques the Bill of Pains and Penalties, argues ex post facto risks, doubts ministerial motives after Princess Charlotte’s death, and cites depositions from Pesaro, Naples, and Milan. It questions witnesses, urges scrutiny of foreign correspondents, and defends royal reputation with testimonies from bishops, a cardinal, and noble notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Board of Control
House of Lords
Milan
Privy Council
R. Wilson
Naples
Pesaro
Cardinal Albani
Barona
Como
Alex. Volta
Tomasin
Society of Noble
Society of Nobles
Trieste
Royal critique of Bergami case and foreign perceptions
A House debate centers on the Bergami affair, noting delays in access to records and foreign attitudes toward birth and rank. The speaker recalls Berlin encounters, argues foreigners judge by merit, and defends a persecuted woman amid universal condemnation of alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergami
Berlin
Sweden
England
Great Britain
Marseilles
Fragments of a heated 1810s parliamentary debate on the Queen
MPs dissect ministers actions amid charges against the Queen. Speakers defend restoration of royal rights, criticize inquiry methods, and warn against dangerous reform moves while highlighting public opinion and moral judgments about the Queen's conduct and ministers' handling of narratives.
Debate on Ministers and Queen's treatment in Parliament
A lengthy examination of ministers conduct, the Queen's position, and calls for a reform of government. Speakers argue ministers lack public confidence, defend parliamentary authority, and scrutinize royal prerogatives, noting past motions and the handling of the Queen's status.
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Oxford
Mediterranean Sea
Italy
Corfe Castle
Huskisson
Knaresborough
J. Mackintosh
Durham
Lambton
Mr. Brougham
Continent
Landwehr
Mr. G. Bennet
Duchy of Lancaster
B. Bathurst
Baron Ompteda
Europe
Canning
Orward
Ion Uae
Eee
Art Bok
Wellesley Pole
House
Fox
Hey
Bankes
Devizes
Liverpool
Westmorland
Mr. Tierney
James Mackintosh
Shrewsbury
Eha Chisen
Castlereagh
Tierney
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