Mairi nodded. "Thank you. We are quite pleased that we have been the subject of your visit. I do hope you will let us know if there is anything we can do for you while you are here."
She took a small sip of her tea, taking her time to appreciate the taste before speaking again. "As you have extended sympathies to us, may I also extend my sympathies to you. We heard of the passing of your dear husband over a year ago, and though we were sympathetic then, our recent loss has increased our empathy ten-fold. It cannot be easy to face a future as Queen without your future King at your side, particularly when you have a child as young as your daughter."