Footnote 5: Princess Sophia, daughter of George III.
[The following is the earliest letter preserved of the long series written by the Queen to King (then Prince) Leopold. The Princess was then nine years old.
Kensington Palace, 25th November 1823.
My dearest Uncle,—I wish you many happy returns of your birthday; I very often think of you, and I hope to see you soon again, for I am very fond of you. I see my Aunt Sophia6 often, who looks very well, and is very well. I use every day your pretty soup-basin. Is it very warm in Italy? It is so mild here, that I go out every day. Mama is tolerable well and am quite well. Your affectionate Niece,
Victoria.
P.S.—I am very angry with you, Uncle, for you have never written to me once since you went, and that is a long while.
Footnote 6: Princess Sophia, daughter of George III.
Prince Leopold7 to the Princess Victoria.
Paris, 20th April 1829.
My dearest Love,—Though in a few days I hope to have the happiness of seeing you, still I wish to recall myself even before that time to your recollection, and to tell you how delighted I shall be to embrace my dearest little child. I have travelled far over the world and shall be able to give you some curious information about various matters.