In November 1818, the allies announced that Napoleon would remain a prisoner on Saint Helena for life. When he learnt the news, he became depressed and more isolated, spending longer periods in his rooms which further undermined his health. A number of his entourage also left Saint Helena including Las Cases in December 1816, General Gaspard Gourgaud in March 1818 and Albine de Montholon, who was possibly Napoleon's lover, in July 1819.
In November 1818 the allies announced that Napoleon would remain a prisoner on Saint Helena for life When he learnt the news he became depressed and more isolated spending longer periods in his rooms which further undermined his health A number of his entourage also left Saint Helena including Las Cases in December 1816 General Gaspard Gourgaud in March 1818 and Albine de Montholon who was possibly Napoleon's lover in July 1819