The Sovereigns and Courts of EuropeT. F. Unwin, 1891 - Всего страниц: 439 |
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Стр. 412 - were directed towards him,' and on the same day the impression produced on the Queen is thus conveyed by Her Majesty in a letter to her uncle : ' Albert's beauty is most striking, and he is most amiable and unaffected — in short, very fascinating?
Стр. 420 - Prince Albert had asked me to go to him on Saturday at two o'clock, so that I might try his organ before I left England ; I found him alone, and as we were talking away, the Queen came in, also alone, in a simple morning dress. She said she was obliged to leave for Claremont in an hour, and then suddenly interrupting herself, exclaimed, " But goodness, what a confusion...
Стр. 414 - I do feel so guilty, I know not how to begin my letter — but I think the news it will contain will be sufficient to ensure your forgiveness. Albert has completely won my heart, and all was settled between us this morning.
Стр. 404 - They knocked, they rang, they thumped for a considerable time before they could rouse the porter at the gate; they were again kept waiting in the courtyard, then turned into one of the lower rooms, where they seemed forgotten by everybody. They rang the bell, and desired that the attendant of the Princess Victoria might be sent to inform her Royal Highness that they requested an audience on business of importance.
Стр. 417 - At this time the Prince and Queen spent their day much as follows : They breakfasted at nine, and took a walk every morning soon afterwards. Then came the usual amount of business (far less heavy, however, than now) ; besides which they drew and etched a great deal together, which was a source of great amusement, having the plates ' bit
Стр. 415 - ... watch every part of the public business, in order to be able to advise and assist her at any moment in any of the multifarious and difficult questions or duties brought before her, sometimes international, sometimes political, or social, or personal.
Стр. 421 - Gotha came in, and there was more chatting ; and the Queen asked if I had written any new songs, and said she was very fond of singing my published ones. ' You should sing one to him...
Стр. 423 - really quite faultlessly, and with charming feeling and expression. I thought to myself, one must not pay too many compliments on such an occasion, so I merely thanked her a great many times ; upon which she said, ' Oh ! if only I had not been so frightened. Generally I have such long breath.
Стр. 415 - As the natural head of her family, superintendent of her household, manager of her private affairs, sole confidential adviser in politics, and only assistant in her communications with the officers of the Government, he is, besides the husband of the Queen, the tutor of the Royal children, the private secretary of the Sovereign, and her permanent minister.