§ Message from Her Majesty brought up, and read by Mr. Speaker (all the Members being uncovered), as follows:—
§ "VICTORIA R.
§ "Her Majesty relies upon the cordial interest which Her faithful Commons have expressed in the approaching Marriage between The Princess Selena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein Sonderbourg-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 make 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."