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Cheke credits national pride as the reason for Miguel not embarking on a British ship which would have alleviated his delay in arriving in Lisbon. The young prince, as much as he appreciated his English guests' assistance, saw them as meddling in Portuguese affairs (Cheke 1969, p. 177). Cheke, Marcus (1969) [1947]. Carlota Joaquina, Queen of Portugal. London: Sidgewick & Jackson. ISBN9780836950403.