1849 – Hunt and Co's Directory for Gloucester, Bristol and Welsh towns – Prince Albert, Little Darkgate Street, Thomas Cleaton.
1851 Census - Innkeeper – no detailed address; Thomas Cleaton, head, age 34, born in Radnorshire, innkeeper. Mary Cleaton, wife, age 34, born in Montgomeryshire. George Cleaton, son, age 4, born in Llanbadarn. Mary Cleaton, daugher, age 1, born in Llanbadarn. Elizabeth Evans, servant, unmarried, age 22, born in Montgomeryshire, house servant. Mary Evans, servant, unmarried, age 21, born in Montgomeryshire, house servant.
1859 – Slaters Directory - Prince Albert, John Hughes, Little Darkgate Street.
1868 – Slater's Directory 1868 – Prince Albert, John Hughes, Little Darkgate Street.
1871 – Post Office Directory of Monmouthshire and South Wales 1871 – Prince Albert, Little Darkgate Street, John Hughes.
1875 – According to Worrall's Directory 1875 the landlord at the time was Albert Lewis Jones.
1880 – Slater's Directory for North and South Wales 1880 – Prince Albert, Hugh Hughes, Little Darkgate Street.
1881 Census - Licensed Victualler – Eastgate (could be No. 25), Hugh Hughes, head, age 52, born in Abersytwyth, licensed victualler.
Jane Hughes, wife, age 46, born in Kent. Mary Hughes, sister, age 58, born in Abersywtyth, cook. Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, servant, age 30, born in Abersytwyth, barmaid. Harry James Owen, nephew, age 13, born in Kent.
1891 Census – Hotel Keeper – 21 Little Darkgate Street – (Prince Albert), James, Ellis, head, age 60, born in Llanafan, hotel keeper.
Mary Ellis, wife, age 60, born in Llanbadarn. John H. Ellis, son, age 20, born in Llanafan. Jane Evans, servant, age 23, born in Llanrhystud, domestic servant.
1895 – Slater's Directory of North and Mid Wales 1895 – Prince Albert, Mrs Mary Morris, 21 Little Darkgate Street.
1895 – According to Kelly's Directory 1895 the landlady at the time was Mrs Mary Morris.
1899 – Guide to Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge – advert – ' Prince Albert Hotel, Aberystwyth. Established 1795. Opposite new market hall. Near station, castle grounds and promenade. Evert accommodation for visitors and cyclists. Wines, spirits and cigars of the best qualities. Bass's and Roberts' Ales, Guinness's Stout. Good stabling. Moderate charges. Lighted by electricity. Proprietor : J. Parrish.'
1900 – Bennett's Business Directory – 'Prince Albert Hotel, Little Darkgate Street, near station, castle, promenade and pier. Electric light, good stabling, I. Parrish, proprietor.'
1901 – Trades Directory Wales – 'Prince Albert, family and commercial hotel, close to railway station, castle, pier and parade, lighted by electricity, good stabling. J. Parrish, proprietor.'
1903 – Wales Trade Directory – 'Prince Albert (Hotel), family and commercial hotel, close to railway station, castle, pier and parade, lighted by electricity, good stabling, J. Parrish, proprietor.'
1907 – South Wales and Monmouthshire Directory – Prince Albert (Hotel), Little Darkgate Street, J. Parrish, prop.
1911 – Official List of Hotels.... – 'Prince Albert Hotel, Little Darkgate Street, I. Parrish. 2 sitting rooms, 10 bedrooms. Central, quiet, comfortable, well recommended.'
1918 – Trade Directory Wales – Prince Albert, 21 Little Darkgate Street.
1920 – According to Kelly's Directory 1920 the landlord was Joseph Martin.
1924 – Aberystwyth : Biarritz of Wales – 'Prince Albert Hotel, Little Darkgate Street. J. Martin. Every accommodation for motorists, cyclists etc. Garage.'
1948-49 – Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and District Trades Directory – Prince Albert, 21 Eastgate.
1969 – Aberystwyth : For the Perfect Holiday (guide book) – Advert - ' Prince Albert Hotel, P.A. 7160. Car Park. Eastgate, Aberystwyth. Fully licensed. H and C. Electric blankets, fires and shaving points in all bedrooms. Dinner, bed and breakfast or Bed and Breakfast. Residents' lounge with T.V. One minute form sea front. Our lounge bar, with its antique Welsh oak furniture is worth a visit by all who come to Aberystwyth. Terms on application to resident proprietors : Mr and Mrs P. Devereux.'
1969 – Aberystwyth : What to do and how to see it – Advert – 'Prince Albert Hotel, Eastgate. Resident proprietors Mr and Mrs Tom Evans. Fully licensed. Dinner, bed and breakfast or bed and breakfast. One minute sea front. There is a welcome for everyone here – we are easily found!'
1971 – Aberystwyth : Sun, sea, scenery – advert – 'Prince Albert Hotel, Eastgate, Aberystwyth. Phone 7160. Car park. Fully licensed. H. and C., electric blankets, fires and shaving points in all bedrooms. Dinner, bed and breakfast. Residents' lounge with T.V. A welcome awaits all who seek and find us. Personal service by the resident proprietors : Pat and Tom Evans.'
1977 – Aberystwyth : Town and Around – Advert – 'Prince Albert Hotel. Phone 615289. Car park. Fully licensed. H.and C., electric blankets, fires and shaving points in all bedrooms. Dinner, bed and breakfast or bed and breakfast. Trsidents' lounge with T.V. One minute sea front. A warm welcome awaits all who seek and find us. Personal service by the resident proprietors Pat and Tom Evans.'
1982 – Tom Evans is the licensee of the pub which is still called Prince Albert. Welsh Breweries owned the pub at this time.
1983 – Idwal Jenkins buys the pub.
1991 – Manageress was Deborah Tapp at this time. Tom Jones visits the hotel in July
1992 – Directory : Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Abersywtyth – Advert – 'Court Royale Hotel. Gwesty bach cyfeillgar yng nghanol y dref sy'n cynnig llety o safon uchel. Ystafelloedd gwely â chyfleusterau. Ystafell fwyta yn agored I bawb gyda dewis ar y fwydlen. A small, friendly hotel in the heart of the town, offering a high standard of accommodation. All bedrooms en suite with colour T.V., tea/coffee facilities and telephone. A la carte restaurant and bar snacks. Open to non residents. Y porth Bach/Eastgate, Aberyswtyth. (01970) 611722.'
1994 – Converted into Harleys bar.
1998 – Aberystwyth and District Guide – advert – 'Court Royale Hotel, Eastgate, Aberystwyth. Tel : 611722. Incorporating Harleys. Traditional bar meals, snacks, Sunday lunches, great atmosphere.'
2000 – Sold to Innkeeper Wales for £500,000.
Thanks to Ceredigion County Council for the census information