Memoirs of Baron Stockmar

This collection of papers, published in 1872, reveals much about the royal houses of Europe in the nineteenth century.

Baron Stockmar (1787–1863) was closely connected with European and English royalty for over forty years. This selection of papers, published by his son in German and English in 1872, gives an insider's view of the politics and international relations of the period, and includes revelations that displeased Queen Victoria.Christian Friedrich Baron Stockmar (1787–1863) was physician and advisor to Prince Leopold, son-in-law of George IV and later King of the Belgians. He was influential in promoting the marriage of Leopold's nephew Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, and became a trusted advisor to them both. His involvement in English politics was often seen as German interference in English matters, while in Germany he was regarded as a spy. These two volumes of his papers, selected by his son Ernst, were published in both German and English in 1872, and displeased Queen Victoria by its revelations about clashes between Lord Palmerston and the Prince Consort. Volume 2 focuses on the period 1838–1863, beginning with the Queen's engagement and marriage to Prince Albert, and describing the difficulties of the Prince Consort's role. It also covers English politics and foreign affairs, including the European revolutions of 1848 and the Crimean War.