HL Deb 24 July 1893 vol 15 c273

The Duke of Norfolk reported, That his Grace and the Duke of Westminster waited on Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales with the message of the 14th instant, and that Their Royal Highnesses had returned the following answer, viz.:—

MY LORDS,

We thank you for the message by which you have expressed to us your congratulations on the marriage of our dear son.

We are glad to feel that an event so full of happiness to ourselves is a cause of rejoicing to you, and that the sentiments and the interests of our Family and those of the Nation are the same.