Dilke was appointed one of the five royal commissioners for the Great Exhibition of 1862; and soon after the death of the prince consort he was created a Baronet, of Sloane Street in the County of Middlesex.
Dilke was appointed one of the five royal commissioners for the Great Exhibition of 1862. He was created a Baronet in the County of Middlesex. This was of Sloane Street. This was soon after the death of the prince consort.