In 1810, Lieutenant Harry Smith was seriously wounded at the battle of the Coa River. He was evacuated to Pinhel, about 20 km away. There the wounded were "Sir Thomas Picton treated us wounded en princes."

Does anyone know what he meant by "en princes"?

Thanks!

Bob

Bob -

en prince ' like a prince' 'in princely fashion'- i.e. 'very well' 'very generously' 'magnificently.'

That is to say, all their needs were met and more.