The Queen would wish Lord Melbourne to give her his opinion on this subject....
[Pageheading: STOCKMAR] [Pageheading: SUBJECTS FOR STUDY] _The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria._ LAEKEN, _30th June 1837._ MY DEAREST CHILD,--...

I am glad to see that you are so much pleased with Lord Melbourne.

I believe him to be as you think him.

His character is a guarantee which is valuable, and remember that _cleverness_ and _talent_, _without an honest heart and character_, _will never do for your Minister_.

I shall name nobody, but what I said just now applies to some people you have recently seen.
I am so happy that you enter into the important affairs which Providence has entrusted to you with so much interest and spirit; if you continue you will be _sure of success_, and your own conscience will give you the most delightful and satisfactory feelings.