The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-06

Her uncle, the late King William Nv
had done all in his power to preven
their union no less than five other mar
riage projects had been planned for tn
young Princess; and William, thougl
he never mentioned the subject in he
presence, took special pains to brin,
about an alliance between her and tn
brother OF the King Of the Netherland
Prince Alexander. In consequence o
these views, his Majesty cndeavored t,
prevent the visit Of the Duke ofCobur,
In 1886, but in vain; for the Duke cam,
over to England and remained at Ken
sington Palace nearly four weeks, al
guest Of Queen Victoria's mother, tn,
Duchess OF Kent. King William diet
In 1887, and Victoria ascended tn,
throne on the 10Th of June. In 1888.
Prince Albert OF Coburg, accompanied
by his brother, made that second Jour
ney to England which resulted 81
successfully. The three years whicl
had passed since his last visit 'hac
greatly enhanced his personal attrac
tions. Tai! in figure and manly ir
bearing, Albert was, besides, remarka
mildness and innate refinement, Joined
to an air Of intellectual superiority
which far surpassed any mere regu.
larity Of features"
And so the Queen fell in love with
him?"
Very naturally.-and on the 14th OF
October she made known to Lord Mel
bourne, who at that time stood at the
head Of the Whig Ministry, her resolu-
tion to offer her hand to Prince Albert
definitely, and next day he was called
to an audience with the Queen. Victo-
ria: IN her lofty position, had found her.
self IN very peculiar embarrassment,
for II was necessary that she should
manifest to the Prince that his suit, If
preferred, would be successful. This
was very delicate task for a young
lady, but one which the Queen had
solved with rare tact Not long before.
at one OF the court balls, she took
advantage Of the opportunity to
hand the Prince her bouquet: the
hint was not lost upon the gallant cava-
lier, and since his close fitting uniform.
buttoned tightly to the throat, did not
permit OF his disposing Of this selam, so
full OF promissory happiness, in the
usual fashion, he quickly took out his
pen-knife, cut slit In the coat near the
vicinity OF the heart, and inserted there
in the invaluable treasure. A second
hint was very opportune!y given. AL
appreciation OF his kind reception MIN in
England, was asked by the Queen: eff
your Highness Is pleased with this coun-
try, would you be inclined to remain
with usa"
CT would sacrifice everything in life
to remain at the court Of your Majesty
was the characteristic reply.
when, in compliance with the re-
quest above mentioned, the Prince re-
paired to the Queens presence, after q
short conversation she declared to him,
with an earnest expression Of sincerity
and affection, that he had won her
heart, and that 1t would render her only
too happy IL he would make the sacri-
fee OF his life in sharing it with her;
for she said she also regarded 1t In that
light, and the only thing which troubled
her was the idea that she was not
worthy OF him."
"How! made such declaration Of love
to him?"
''She was obliged to; for the position
Of queen demands imperatively that
the marriage proposal shall come from
her, undesirable as this may appear to
those who look at Ii from standpoint
Of private life, and who regard it as a
privilege and fortunate circumstance
for woman that their hands must be
sought for, and need not be offered"
'And what was the Princes reply?"
"The charming frankness Of Her Ma
jesty quite captivated the heart OF the
favored young man, and he was entirely
overcome. The marriage was solemn
lied February Is, 1916"