General Sir Charles Napier (1782-1853)

General Sir Charles Napier served with great distinction, although not without controversy, in several campaigns in India between 1841 and 1850. He corresponded with Queen Victoria during the campaign fought in 1843, and later dined with her at Buckingham Palace. On the 7th of July 1848, Queen Victoria wrote in her journal: 'We were much struck & pleased by Sir Charles Napier, who is very pleasing…