Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-1866)

Charles Beaumont Phipps was a British soldier and courtier. He was appointed an Equerry to Queen Victoria in 1846. In 1849 he was appointed Keeper of the Privy Purse, Treasurer and Cofferer to the Prince of Wales, and Treasurer to Prince Albert.  He was a much respected and trusted servant to the Royal Household and served them for many years. Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861 he took on additional roles including Secretary, Chamberlain and Receiver-General and Keeper of the Signet to the Prince of Wales as Prince and Steward of Scotland.

"Her Majesty has been pleased to accept it very

graciously"

Charles Beaumont Phipps sends a letter on behalf of Queen Victoria who has accepted a copy of 'The Charities of London' written by Sampson Low Jnr. and republished in 1862. Phipps writes from the Queen's residence Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on 13th April 1862. The Queen remained in mourning for many years following the death of Prince Albert on 14th December 1861. Phipp's letter is edged with a black border in recognition of the Prince's death just 4 months earlier. 

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Image Rights: © National Portrait Gallery London. Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps © National Portrait Gallery London By Camille Silvy albumen carte-de-visite 21 November 1861 Given by Algernon Graves 1916 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0