_Reply by His Majesty to the Congratulations offered by the House of
Representatives upon His approaching Marriage._
It is with much pleasure that I receive the congratulations of
the Representatives of my People, upon the contemplated event
of my marriage. Your voice is that of the Nation speaking
through its Representatives, and it is a great satisfaction to
me to have your approval of the important step I am about to
take.
You express the hope that the union may be the means of
perpetuating our Sovereignty and promoting the welfare of the
nation, and I sincerely unite with you in that hope.
In conclusion, I thank you, Representatives, for the kind,
prompt and unanimous manner in which you have responded to my
Message.