§ The Prime Minister (Mrs. Margaret Thatcher)reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:
I thank you most sincerely for your loyal and dutiful Address of congratulations on the forthcoming marriage of my beloved son to the Lady Diana Spencer. The Duke of Edinburgh and I have been greatly touched by the countless messages of good wishes which the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana have received from all parts of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on this happy occasion.
We much appreciate this latest example of the close link between Parliament and the Crown. You have once again shown your interest in the well-being of our family. With you we pray that the marriage will be blessed with good health and every happiness.