Dearest,—... How are you to-day, and have you slept well? I have rested very well, and feel very comfortable to-day. What weather! I believe, however, the rain will cease.
Send one word when you, my most dearly loved bridegroom, will be ready. Thy ever-faithful,
Victoria R.
Footnote 9: A note folded in billet form, to be taken by hand. Addressed:
"His Royal Highness the Prince.
"The Queen."
This was the day of their marriage at the Chapel Royal. After the wedding breakfast at Buckingham Palace they drove to Windsor, and on the 14th they returned to London.
Queen Victoria to the King of the Belgians.
Windsor Castle, 11th February 1840.
My dearest Uncle,—I write to you from here, the happiest, happiest Being that ever existed. Really, I do not think it possible for any one in the world to be happier, or as happy as I am. He is an Angel, and his kindness and affection for me is really touching. To look in those dear eyes, and that dear sunny face, is enough to make me adore him. What I can do to make him happy will be my greatest delight. Independent of my great personal happiness, the reception we both met with yesterday was the most gratifying and enthusiastic I ever experienced; there was no end of the crowds in London, and all along the road. I was a good deal tired last night, but am quite well again to-day, and happy....
My love to dear Louise. Ever your affectionate,