From letters written by Prince Charles to British officials between 2004 and 2009. The letters, known as the “black-spider memos” because of the prince’s handwriting, were released in May, after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom overruled the government’s attempts to deny a request made by the Guardian under the Freedom of Information Act in 2005.

Dear Prime Minister,

It was very good to see you again the other day and, as usual, I much enjoyed the opportunity to talk about a number of issues. You kindly suggested that it would be helpful if I put them in…