1:19:28
My Lords...
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we are to hear from Her Majesty's
own lips today...
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her decision on a matter...
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that is near to all our hearts.
1:19:38
Your Majesty...
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I have served your family
for three generations.
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My course is almost run.
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Today fulfills my work.
1:19:48
In your great wisdom, you have put aside
all thought of a foreign alliance...
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however brilliant.
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We are happy that the wishes
of your people...
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are your wishes.
1:19:58
Only those of Swedish blood...
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should sit on the throne of Sweden.
1:20:13
The question of the succession
has long been...
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the subject of my earnest consideration.
1:20:18
I am come here today...
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to tell you my decision.
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There is among us one...
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who has served the state faithfully
in war and peace...
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one who is also related to me by blood.
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I speak of the Prince Palatine,
Charles Gustavus.
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I believe I shall be in agreement with you...
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in saying that above all others...
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he is the man best fitted
for the government of this kingdom.
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The Prince has done me the honor
of asking my hand in marriage.