HL Deb 14 February 1840 vol 52 c246
Viscount Melbourne

I have now to move your Lordships— That a Message be sent to his Royal Highness Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, to congratulate his Royal Highness upon his marriage, and to express the joy and satisfaction which this House feels, upon seeing the ardent wishes of a faithful people fulfilled by her Majesty's wise and happy choice, and by her union to a Prince distinguished by a descent so illustrious, and by a character formed to support and adorn his exalted station; and that the Lord President, the Marquess of Anglesea, and the Earl of Ripon, do carry the said message.

Agreed to.