From Queen Victoria to King Leopold I of Belgium – 11 February 1840

From Queen Victoria to King Leopold I of Belgium – 11 February 1840

I write to inform you from here¹ the happiest, happiest Being that ever existed. Really, I do not think it possible for any one in the world to be happier, or as happy as I am. He is an Angel, and his kindness and affection for me is really touching. To look in those dear eyes, and that dear sunny face, is enough to make me adore him. What I can do to make him happy will be my greatest delight. Independent of my great personal happiness, the reception we both met with yesterday was the most gratifying and enthusiastic I ever experienced; there was no end of the crowds in London, and all along the road. I was a good deal tired last night.²

1. Windsor
2. Queen Victoria in her letters and journals