Now I will conclude with my best blessings, and remain, my dearest and most beloved Victoria, your devoted Uncle,
Leopold R.
Footnote 61: An obvious slip for Simeon.
Footnote 62: See Introductory Notes for [1839] and [1840.]
Footnote 63: Frederick Lamb, younger brother of Lord Melbourne, Ambassador Extraordinary at Vienna, who had recently been made a Peer.
Queen Victoria to the King of the Belgians.
THE QUEEN'S HAPPINESS
Windsor Castle, 29th October 1839.
My dearest Uncle,—Your most kind and most welcome letter of the 24th arrived yesterday, and gave me very, very great pleasure. I was sure you would be satisfied and pleased with our proceedings.
Before I proceed further, I wish just to mention one or two alterations in the plan of announcing the event.