Note 30 — Chapter XVI · THE ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.
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“When the time came for putting on the ring, the bride took off her glove, which, with the bouquet, the Queen offered to take. The Princess, however, evidently did not observe the gracious attention, and handed them to Lady Florence Lennox, who let them drop. May this be an omen that flowers may strew the ground wherever the Princess’s future life may lead her!”—(Standard, 22nd March, 1871.)