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," as she called her. These two remained devotedly attached to one another until the latter's death in 1870. The young Princess was especially fond

not, however, know that she was likely at any future time to be Queen. She read much, chiefly boo

ple pleasures made up her day. Breakfast was at half-past eight, luncheon at half-

ver had a room to myself till I was nearly grown up-alwa

watched so closely that no busy maid has a moment to whisper, 'You are heir of England.' I suspect if we c

ess was now the next in succession. Her governess thought that her pupil should be told of this fact, and as the Duc

o much to learn, even Latin. My cousins Augusta and Mary never did, but you told me that Latin was the foundation of English grammar, and of all the elegant expressions, and I lear

her. She was, we are told, exceedingly affectionate, very full of high spirits, fon

stand thoroughly the duties which fall to the share of a ruler. During the years which followed she went more into society an

ncle Leopold had long desired to carry out the cherished wish of his mother, the Dowager Duchess of Coburg, that the two cousins should be united in marriage. During William the

he possessed every quality that could be desired to render her perfectly happy. She

mbers of magnificent presents, congratulations from public bodie

out at once for Kensington to convey the sad news. They arrived at five in the morning, and were told that the Princess was asleep. They replied that

of the Queen's

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ng her girlhood days. Greville, Clerk to the Council, wrote: "She presided with as much ease as if she had been doing nothing else all her life. . . . The gracefulness of her manner and the good

resent palace occupies the site of Buckingham House, which was erected by John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham, in 1703. It was bought by Geor

iament, and soon afterward removed to Windsor Castle, wh

ds lie the happiness of millions. May Heaven assist and strengthen you with its strength in that high but difficult task! I hope tha

a royal progress and was greeted by immense crowds of her people with the utmost loyalty and enthusiasm. In he

a manner and attitude which said, 'I have it, and none shall wrest it from me,' eve

he ceremony was for the school-children. She wrote to her minister, Lord Melbourne, asking if

remely interesting to see with what affection the young and inexperienced girl regarded him. "He is not only a clever statesman and an hones

n from Greville's diary. She rose soon after eight o'clock, and after breakfast was occupied with business the whole morning. During this time Lord Melbourne visited her regularly. At two o'clock she rode out, attended by her suite, and amused herself afterward for the rest of the afternoon with music, singing, or romps with children. Dinner was served at eight o'cl

er uncle that "Albert was very fascinating." Four days after their arrival she informed Lord Melbourne that she had made up her mind as to the question of marriage. He received the news in a very kindly manner and said: "I think

would be aware why I wished him to come, and that it would make me happy if he would consent to what I wished, namely, to marry me. There was no hesitation on his part, but the offer

shall do everything in my power to render the sacrifice he ha

enthusiasm, as a German alliance was unpopular. There were other suitors for the Queen's

happy, and to her uncle she wrote of her delight at seeing the huge crowds which lined the streets to see the procession pass. "God grant that I may