From Queen Victoria to the German Crown Princess – 18 November 1878

From the Queen to the German Crown Princess – Balmoral Castle, 18 November 1878

My heart is very sad and heavy and I hardly can think of anything but the dreadful misfortunes¹ at Darmstadt. Thank God Louis and Ernie (who was at death’s door) and the two others are recovering, but that that precious bright little flower – sweet little May has been taken is terrible, and we were right in fearing for her. But dear Alice behaves so bravely, Mr Sahl say “heroically”, She submits, with true Christian resignation to God’s Will which is the only way to take and bear sorrow. But we must feel very anxious for her afterwards.²

1. Her daughter Alice and her family fell ill with diphtheria
2. Roger Fulford – Beloved Mama