I cannot say how happy I am that the _entree publique_ into Paris succeeded so well, and that the dear King was so well received; I trust he will now at last be rewarded for all the troubles and anxiety he has had ever since 1830.

Lord Palmerston said that the French say that _l'assassinat est hors de mode_.

I hope and trust in Heaven that this may be the case, and _for ever_! You know, of course, dear Uncle, how _very ill_ the King is; it may _all be over_ at _any moment_, and yet _may_ last a few days.
Consequently, we have not been out anywhere in public since Tuesday, 6th, and since Wednesday all my lessons are stopped, as the news may arrive very suddenly....
_The King of the Belgians to the Princess Victoria._ LAEKEN, _17th June 1837._ MY BELOVED CHILD,--...

I shall to-day enter on the subject of what is to be done when the King ceases to live.

The moment you get official communication of it, you will entrust Lord Melbourne with the office of retaining the present Administration as your Ministers.