Reid wrote on 1 March 1890 that the Queen was "visiting Abdul twice daily, in his room taking Hindustani lessons, signing her boxes, examining his neck, smoothing his pillows, etc."
Reid menulis pada 1 Maret 1890 bahwa Sri Ratu "menjenguk Abdul dua kali setiap hari di kamarnya untuk belajar bahasa Hindustan, menandatangani surat-surat penting, memeriksa keadaan lehernya, mengempukkan bantal-bantalnya, dan lain sebagainya."