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Bonnie Prince Charlie letter branding military strategist an idiot is discovered IT is a letter in which Bonnie Prince Charlie calls out his military strategist for his advice which could have changed the future of the Stuart dynasty. As the historic Blair Castle reopens its doors today a stunning piece of Scottish history will go on show for the very first time. To mark the reopening of the Perthshire castle for the first time this year, visitors will be able to absorb themselves in Blair Castle’s Jacobite Exhibition: A Family at Divided.
Read more: Amidst all the conflicts of the Jacobite Rebellions, Bonnie Prince Charlie calls his loyal supporter and an acknowledged military strategist Lord George Murray, brother to the Duke of Atholl, an “idiot” for his advice – advice that could have changed the fortunes of the Stuart line.
Prime Ministerial Firsts
Margaret Thatcher became Britain s first female Prime Minister on May 4th, 1979. Some other firsts claimed by those occupying the country s highest office.
On May 4th, 1979 Margaret Thatcher entered No 10 Downing Street as the first woman prime minister of the United Kingdom. Here are some other firsts claimed by those occupying Britain’s highest political office.
The first prime minister of Great Britain is generally considered to be Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745). He was also Britain’s longest serving, holding the office for nearly 21 years from April 3rd, 1721 until February 12th, 1742.
The first Scottish prime minister was John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-92), who was also the first Tory prime minister. Unpopular with the English, who were uneasy about Scots in the wake of the Jacobite Rebellions, he resigned in April 1763 having lasted just 317 days, the sixth shortest term of office.