Her Majesty the Queen has a strong beastly spirit, stepping into her new role with a childlike interest and curiosity. No one was better at catering to her than Melbourne. He treated her with infinite consideration and respect, mindful of her tastes and desires, making her feel at ease with his sincere and natural demeanor, while entertaining her with his humorous, bizarre, and satirical leaps of thought and his wide-ranging knowledge on all topics.
——"Greville Memoirs" by Charles Greville (1821-1859, Clerk of the British Privy Council)
Arthur bowed, after which the Queen gently waved her hand, signaling him to sit down.
Sunshine streamed through the entire glass window, making her lavender ceremonial gown almost glow.
She turned her head to look at the roses in the garden, her expression almost childishly excited.
