He entered the Russian diplomatic service in 1803, and after Waterloo became Russian Ambassador in Paris.

He was Ambassador in London for two years, when his health gave way.] [Pageheading: THE PRINCESS'S ESTABLISHMENT] _The King of the Belgians to the Princess Victoria._ LAEKEN, _25th May 1837._ MY DEAREST CHILD,--You have had some battles and difficulties of which I am completely in the dark.

The thing I am most curious to learn is what the King proposed to you concerning your establishment....
I shall reserve my opinion till I am better informed, but by what I heard I did not approve of it, because I thought it ill-timed.
Stockmar will be able to do much.

Two things seem necessary; not to be fettered by any establishment other than what will be _comfortable to you_, and then to avoid any breach with your mother.

I have fully instructed Stockmar, and I must say he left me in such good disposition that I think he will be able to be of great use to you.
The great thing is to act without precipitation and with caution.