HC Deb 12 May 1885 vol 298 cc348-9

Message from Her Majesty brought up, and read by Mr. Speaker (all the Members being uncovered), as followeth:—

VICTORIA Her Majesty, having agreed to a Marriage proposed between Her Royal Highness The Princess Beatrice Marie Victoria Feodora and His Serene Highness The Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg, has thought fit to communicate it to the House of Commons. The numerous proofs which the Queen has received from Her faithful Commons of their loyalty to the Throne, and of their attachment to Her Person and Family, leave Her Majesty no doubt of their readiness to enable Her Majesty to make suitable provision for Her Royal Highness.

MR. GLADSTONE

I move, Sir, that the said Gracious Message be referred to a Committee of the Whole House on Thursday next.

Motion agreed to.

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