HL Deb 26 March 1953 vol 181 c309
THE EARL OF SCARBROUGH

My Lords, I have the honour to present a Message from Her Majesty The Queen, signed with her own hand. The Message is as follows:

"Members of The House of Lords,

"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."