Nevertheless, it is certainly true that in later years the Cornish rotten boroughs provided a reliable source of safe seats for the Duchy to such an extent that they were affectionately known as the 'Prince's Party' - although in the 18th century, when the Prince of Wales was sometimes at odds with the administration, this did not always translate into safe government seats.
On the other hand, it is clear that in later years, the Cornish rotten boroughs consistently provided a reliable source of safe seats for the Duchy to such an extent that they earned the affectionate nickname 'the Prince's Party' - although in the 18th century, when the Prince of Wales and the administration disagreed, this did not always result in secure government seats.