The Duchess of Kent always comported herself with decorum, and even though her heart was already filled with many emotions at this moment, she maintained a composed and graceful expression on her face.
She held Princess Victoria with one hand and placed the other on her chest, nodding slightly towards the row of police officers standing solemnly: "The officers of Scotland Yard toiled tirelessly and have finally recovered Delina's beloved item. My gratitude and that of the Crown Prince are heartfelt. Without your relentless investigation and enforcement, this theft might have ended unresolved like many precedents."
Before she finished speaking, Victoria, encouraged by Lady Leisen, stepped forward half a step. Although Arthur had previously made her practice speeches for three weeks, speaking unprepared in public like today was still her first experience.
