# Lord Cantrip — The Prime Minister character guide

> Lord Cantrip in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cantrip

**First appearance:** 0019-xx-sir-orlando-s-policy

## Who they are

Trusted cabinet minister and ally of the Duke.

## In the story

### [The Value of a Thick Skin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xli-the-value-of-a-thick-skin)

Confides with the Duke of St. Bungay about the Prime Minister's condition and declines office.

### [The New K.G.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxiv-the-new-k-g)

Mentioned as a man with a stronger claim than Lord Drummond, but not expecting the honor.

### [The New Ministry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-new-ministry)

Praises the Duke of Omnium's character, calling him too conscientious and scrupulous.

### [The Last Meeting at Matching](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxxx-the-last-meeting-at-matching)

Present at Matching as a guest for a short time.

## Links

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