I will conclude my overgrown letter with the assurance that you never were in greater favour, and that I love you dearly. Believe me, therefore, ever, my best beloved Victoria, your devoted Uncle,
Leopold R.
Footnote 18: The day of the month is not given.
Footnote 19: Prussia was giving unmistakable evidence of a disposition to support Holland against Belgium.
Queen Adelaide to Queen Victoria.
THE CORONATION
Marlboro' House, 28th June 1838.
(At a quarter before 12 o'clock on the Coronation Day.)
My dearest Niece,—The guns are just announcing your approach to the Abbey, and as I am not near you, and cannot take part in the sacred ceremony of your Coronation, I must address you in writing to assure you that my thoughts and my whole heart are with you, and my prayers are offered up to Heaven for your happiness, and the prosperity and glory of your reign. May our Heavenly Father bless and preserve you, and His Holy Ghost dwell within you to give you that peace which the world cannot give! Accept of these my best wishes, and the blessing of your most devoted and attached Aunt,
Adelaide.