HL Deb 06 August 1844 vol 76 cc1786-7
The Duke of Wellington

rose and said: I am sure your Lordships have participated in the joy of the public upon the occurrence of this day, and that you must be anxious to avail yourselves of the earliest opportunity to express your congratulations to Her Majesty for Her safety, and upon the joyful event. I therefore move, in conformity with the usual practice, and without giving notice— That a humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, to congratulate Her Majesty on the Birth of another Prince, and to assure Her Majesty that every Increase of Her illustrious Family, and every Addition to Her Majesty's domestic Happiness, afford the most unfeigned Joy and Satisfaction to the House of Lords.

Lord Melbourne

I beg leave my Lords to second that Motion.

Carried unanimously.

The Duke of Wellington

I beg leave to move that the Address be presented by the Lords with White Staves.

Agreed to.

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