HC Deb 26 March 1953 vol 513 c807

The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD (Mr. HENRY STUDHOLME) reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:

I thank you sincerely for your loyal and dutiful Address expressing sympathy with Me in the great loss which I and My family have sustained by the death of My beloved Grandmother, Queen Mary.

I know that all My People share My grief for a great Queen who, throughout a lifetime of devoted service, was happy in the knowledge of their warm regard and affection.

It is a consolation and comfort to Me at this time of sorrow to have this further assurance of the devotion and sympathy of your House.