The only one which in point of loyal demonstration may approach it is that of George III., but I think it fell short of yours.
I am happy to see that it has _increased_, if possible, your affection and attachment to your country, and this is in every respect a great blessing.

You will remember that I have never varied on that subject, the great thing is to be the _National_ Sovereign of your _own_ country, and to love its very faults.

This strengthens the _mutual attachment_, and that can _never be too strong_....
Believe me, ever, my dearest Victoria, your very devoted Uncle, LEOPOLD R.
The whole of the family here offer their best _hommages_.
_The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria._ NEUILLY, _20th July 1838._ I feel most grateful for your dear kind letter of the 10th inst., which I received a few days ago.

I hear that the review was something _most splendid_, and I feel always some regret at having been deprived of the happiness of seeing you _en fonction_, which you do in a degree of rare perfection.

May the remembrance of all this long remain in your mind, to cheer and strengthen you when occasionally there will be a darker sky....
[Pageheading: LORD DURHAM] _Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria._ _10th August 1838._ Lord Melbourne presents his humble duty to your Majesty.