§ His Majesty's Reply to the loyal and dutiful Address of the House of Lords, passed on Monday, November 23, on the occasion of the death of Queen Alexandra, was delivered by the Earl of Cromer as follows:—
§ "I thank you for your loyal and dutiful Address and for the expression of your condolence on the death of My beloved Mother.
§ "I greatly value this renewed assurance of the interest which you have always taken in all that concerns my domestic happiness; and it is a real support and comfort to Me in this heavy bereavement to realise how much affection My people felt for My dear Mother, and to feel that I can rely now as always on your sympathy and devotion."