Alix's letter to Queen Victoria for her 65th birthday, dated May 21, 1884

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 14, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

May 21st 1884

Dearest Grandmama
I am writing to wish you many happy returns of your dear Birthday and hope you will not feel tired after your long journey.

We often think of your visit and missed you and dear Auntie very much when you left us — the house seemed so lonely and empty...
Dearest Grandmama
Your loving and dutiful Grandchild
Alix

Above: Alix.

Above: Queen Victoria.