Episode 2 of 2

Peel Becomes Prime Minister

When: December 1834
Where: London
Part of: Sir Robert Peel succeeds the Duke of Wellington as Prime Minister

Peel became prime minister in early December 1834 following the resignation of Charles Grey.

Following the resignation of former prime minister Charles Grey, Peel became prime minister in early December 1834 at the invitation of William IV. Peel served as Prime Minister from 1834 to 1835 and also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer during this period.

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Robert Peel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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