HL Deb 20 February 1866 vol 181 c807

Message from The QUEEN—Delivered by The Earl Russell; and read by The Lord Chancellor as follows:—

"VICTORIA R.

"Her Majesty relies upon the cordial Interest which the House of Lords has expressed in the approaching Marriage between The Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein Sonder-bourg-Augustenburg:

"The numerous Proofs which the Queen has received of their Loyalty to Her Throne, and of their Attachment to Her Person and Family, assure Her of their Willingness to concur in making such a Provision for The Princess Helena, with a view to the proposed Marriage, as may be suitable to the Dignity of the Crown.

V. R."

Ordered, That the said Message be taken into Consideration on Thursday next.